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Over the past couple of decades, steroid abuse has become a national concern as it's no more limited to bodybuilders, professional sportsmen, and athletes. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the use of anabolic steroids is prevalent among all ages and sexes. Moreover, most users don't even know that steroids can have drastic impacts on their health.
Steroids are banned by most sports and are classified as Schedule III in the United States, yet many people keep using them. Therefore, several approaches have been devised for steroid testing. Since anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of testosterone (which is the naturally occurring sex hormone in males), a steroid drug test tries to detect the presence of a parent steroid as well as its metabolites in the human body.
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Unlike other drugs that give an instant high and euphoria, steroids don't impact the brain in the same way. However, prolonged use can lead to addiction and several health issues, which in some cases, can be irreversible.
Since steroids are used to improve appearance, the desire for "more" keeps forcing the individual to take more and more steroids.
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Steroids can stay in the body for 14 to 28 days and can be detected through heightened levels of testosterone and steroid metabolites in the user's blood. Urinalysis and hair follicle test are also among the common methods used to identify the presence of steroids in the body.
Why is The Steroid Drug Test Required?
Steroid drug tests are required because of the unfair advantages that these drugs offer to athletes. Steroids provide increased strength and stamina. Athletes who are found guilty of using these drugs are suspended from competition and given hefty fines.
Despite their side effects, steroids can exponentially enhance performance and give an unfair advantage over rivals. Immense strength, endless stamina, exponentially boosted endurance, and practically unachievable muscle size are some of the perks of using steroids. It's because of the unfair advantage these performance-enhancing drugs offer the athletes, they are banned by virtually all the amateur and professional sports. Therefore, steroid drug tests are usually required by the governing bodies of different sports. Athletes and professional players who are found guilty of using steroids usually bear serious consequences such as heavy fines and a ban from the sports. Likewise, schools and colleges also conduct random drug testing, usually among the students that take part in extracurricular activities and sporting events.
There are several independent international agencies such as World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), International Olympics Commission(IOC) etc. which develop anti-doping policies and procedures and implement their code. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA) – a membership-based organization – occupies the same role for the student-athletes.
How to Test for Steroids?
A urine test aka urinalysis is the most commonly administered test to detect the use of anabolic steroids. The metabolites of the steroids or high levels of testosterone are detectable in the donor's blood from 14 to 28 days of the intake. The second most commonly administered test is the hair follicle test. In addition to these two tests, various new methods, such as HPLC, GC, Immunoassay, and Radioimmunoassay, are also introduced by sports authorities for testing steroids. In the United States, antibody-antigen based radioimmunoassay is commonly used as a first check, and the testing usually yields reasonably accurate results. For more detailed analysis, however, chromatographic methods are also employed.
Different sports authorities have different ways of testing the players. For example, in Major League Baseball (MLB), every single player from every team is tested twice a year; once right before the start of the season, and then once more randomly during the season. In some unusual cases, when a player is suspected to be doping, they can be tested within 48 hours.
The samples collected from the players are sent to WADA's laboratory in Montreal, Canada. The laboratory then performs two urine tests to detect the use of steroids. The human body produces testosterone and epitestosterone (which is another naturally occurring hormone), in nearly the same amounts, so their ratio is 1:1. The lab measures the quantities of testosterone and epitestosterone to make sure their ratio is nearly the same. In case, the ratio of testosterone is higher, a second urine test is conducted to confirm the presence of anabolic steroids.
Despite these two tests, WADA still gets hundreds of fake positives every single year. Therefore, to make sure that the player has actually taken the performance-enhancing chemicals, the laboratory performs a more expensive isotope radio test. The test basically measures the number of carbon-13 isotopes, which is a rarely occurring hormone. After the player has failed the first two urine tests, a higher number of carbon-13 isotopes confirms the presence of synthetic testosterone.
Are steroid drug tests expensive?
Most of the steroid drug tests are expensive, but the price depends on the type of test administered. In high schools, the cost of steroid testing ranges from $50 to $150 per unit, not including the cost of collecting and handling the samples. A professional steroid drug test can be more expensive.
Steroid Drug Test Cost
How much does a steroid test cost, actually depends on the type of test administered. However, almost all the steroid drug tests are costly. For example, in high schools, steroid testing can cost anywhere between $50 and $150 per unit, and that doesn't even include the cost of collecting and handling the samples. The cost of professional steroid drug test can be much higher.
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/steroids-anabolic
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabolic_steroid
- If a doctor writes you a prescription for 5mg of prednisone (which is a type of steroid) for your muscle spasms, can you get fired from your job if you fail the urine test because of it?
- No because prednisone is not an anabolic steroid. It's a corticosteroid. Two completely different systems within the body.
- How often are golfers tested. I feel some have changed significantly in last year. McElroy was large got small and large again. I think he needs to be tested
- Im wondering for how long Will prohormones stay in the blood/saliva/pee?
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Abstract: Thermochemical cycles driven by concentrated sunlight are a promising method of producing hydrogen in a renewable manner. One such cycle that has received considerable attention is the two-step Zn/ZnO thermochemical cycle. The current work focuses on the hydrolysis step of the cycle wherein water vapor is reduced by Zn to produce hydrogen. A novel approach in which the oxidation reaction is conducted heterogeneously under an axial temperature gradient has been suggested as a promising method for quickly and reliably splitting water using a relatively low percentage of inert carrier gas in the mixture. Sim- ulations and experiments were conducted in order to gain insight into the oxidation of Zn with water vapor, to help identify optimal reactor design and operating parameters, and to demonstrate proof-of-concept for this approach. ☐ A thermodynamic model of the complete Zn/ZnO thermochemical cycle was used along with a simplified model of a non-isothermal heterogeneous hydrolysis reactor in order to highlight the effect of different hydrolysis conditions on the overall solar-to-chemical exergy efficiency, as well as the potential for heat recovery during hydrolysis. The effects of the reactor's temperature profile and mass transfer were also investigated using the model to highlight the potential for Zn condensation during the reaction. ☐ A laboratory-scale reactor was also developed in order to demonstrate the heteroge- neous hydrolysis under cooling conditions, and to quantify the Zn to ZnO conversion under different temperature ranges, and combinations of inert gas, steam, and Zn flow rates. The reactor is a tube furnace with a series of interior quartz tubes that form separate Zn evap- oration and heterogenous reaction zones. A wet chemical method was used to determine the respective amounts of ZnO that was deposited by the reaction as well as any Zn that condensed in the reaction tube. ☐ A numerical model was also developed which accounts for the effects of incompressible fluid flow, mass transfer, reaction kinetics, as well as the accumulation of solid ZnO deposits in order to form a basis for predicting the transient behavior of a single reaction channel in heterogeneous hydrolysis reactor utilizing Zn vapor. The lattice Boltzmann method was used for this model because of its simplicity in handling of moving boundaries with complex shapes as well as the ease and efficiency of implementing the algorithm in a parallel computing environment. A parametric study was conducted in order to characterize the performance of the reactor channel for different non-dimensional parameters.
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India - the next emerging Superpower of Asia
By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor
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Every year since 1950 the Republic Day of India is commemorated on January 26 in a patriotic spirit by more than a billion people living in the twenty eight States and seven Union territories throughout India. Hoisting the Indian tricolor flag with a guard of honor by the Indian Armed forces and singing of 'Jana Gana Mana', the inspirational national anthem composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and remembering the makers of Modern India, Mohandas Gandhi (Gandhiji ) the father of the Nation, Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India, all martyrs of the Indian Independence movement, starts of the Republic Day in a festive theme in the country.
Today India has made significant strides both in economic growth, social development and is an emerging superpower playing a leading role in global political issues. The country has successfully integrated into a global economy and widened its horizon in a number of sectors after gaining Independence from the British Raj on 15 August 1947.
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As India gained admission to the United Nations (UN), the country was a founding member of the Non-aligned movement (NAM). India had the privilege and honor of being at the forefront of establishing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) with her neighboring countries. The country is also a member of the Commonwealth, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), G20 industrial nations. India's relations with Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil are both close and historical. These countries laid a solid foundation and have taken the partnership to new heights through IBSA ( India, Brazil, South Africa ) Dialogue forum and through BRICS ( Brazil, Russia, India , China and South Africa ) summit. The BRICS summit's focus was on means of improving the global economic situation and reforming financial institutes. The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Dialogue Forum was created to promote cooperation and consensus among India, Brazil and South Africa. IBSA represents three important poles for galvanizing South – South Cooperation and greater understanding between three countries. India has benefited from the extensive network of trade agreements.
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India being a nuclear state has a 1.3 million strong armed force known as the "Bharatiya Sasastra Senaen". It is the third largest military force in the World that spends on latest defense technology and maintains modern defense industry. In securing and stretching its maritime superiority in the Indian ocean "Vikramaditya" the 44,500 ton aircraft carrier was commissioned as the biggest ever warship by the Indian Navy in November 2013. Plans by the government to expand the Indian defense industry beyond the Indian sub continent was featured through a four day annual event "DEFENEXPO" India with more than 500 companies and over 30 countries displaying weapon systems is organized by the Ministry of Defence .
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India is gifted with world famous educational institutions. The most well-known of all are the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and Madras universities played a pioneering role in the development of the modern education system in the country.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) the rocket and space program of India established in 1969 successfully launched their first satellite "Rohini" in the mid Seventies. Since then a number of satellites and rockets were launched by the ISRO in recent years.
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Over the years, the past and present Governments of India took an active role in guiding the nation's economic development and worked to integrate the country into the global economic marketplace. The county has been a watershed in the distribution of welfare and socio economic policies. During the past 66 years India has determined to create the most favorable conditions for the investment of foreign capital to develop modern technology to utilize the country's resources. Today the results speak for themselves. The story of the country's economic stability began several decades ago. During the first stage of the country's economic development the Indian Green Revolution was a significant milestone and a modern approach to be self-sufficient in food grains. M.S Swaminathan known as the "Father of the Green Revolution" has been the source of strength during the pioneering work. In order to create an Indian model of liberal and free market economy in 1991 the country implemented a series of economic reforms. India is a huge market with a huge potential. In a little more than a generation average real income of Indians had doubled. Strategically, India plays an important role in trade and investment throughout the world and has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. The country continues to attract investment funds on a large-scale under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). According to statistics by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) inflows were worth US$ 22.42 billion from 2012 to 2013. Services, hotel and tourism, metallurgical, construction, automobiles and pharmaceutical were the sectors that received large FDI inflows. The turnover of the country's exports was estimated at US$ 300 billion. Indian cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bangalore are considered as global financial hubs, with Indian and Foreign banks offering world-class corporate bank account facilities. . The Finance Ministry of India contributed greatly to maintain its momentum on sustained rapid economic growth. One of the oldest and largest apex business organizations the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) makes various business policy recommendations to the government and represents nearly 250,000 businesses. "Industry's Voice for Policy Change" is the slogan used by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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"Namaste" is the Indian common way of greeting outsiders with both palms placed together and raised below the face. One can find a mixture of various arts and cultural scenarios in the country. India is a place where the people not only love food and shopping but are also lovers of music and dance. Over the years Indian cinema, especially the Bollywood movies, has won praise globally. India possesses an enormous cultural richness which it owes not only to its history but also to its formidable heritage.
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The country possesses an enormous cultural richness with uncountable attractions to see and offers an unmatched experience to the traveler. Among them the national capital Delhi and the commercial capital Mumbai are the places of importance for centuries .Some of the breathtaking attractions visitors can see in India are the Taj Mahal, the 17th century Red Fort complex constructed in 1639 by Emperor Shahjahan ,the 42-metre tall hexagon complex India Gate is the national monument of India situated in the heart of New Delhi. Since 1971 India Gate has been the Tomb for unknown soldiers. Also there are many other UNESCO World Heritage spots located in various states in India. In 2011, tourism made significant gains, experiencing a boom with 6.29 million foreign visitors coming to discover this beautiful country with US$16.56 billion as foreign exchange earnings (FEE) from tourism (Annual Report, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, 2011-12). Cricket is still a widely popular sport in the Indian sub-continent .The 1983 and the 2011 stunning wins in the cricket World Cup finals prompted the Indian fans to cheer and clap on the streets of India Sachin Tendulkar, the determined batsman became a global cricketing star in the recently held cricket World Cup victory.
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When you live in a country such as Canada it isn't uncommon to see someone riding their Bicycle in the cold winter season as it is a fast form of transportation other than a car. Unfortunately the tires for these bicycle's and the frame work can't support winter which is why you often see people crashing their Bicycle's while riding in the winter season. Luckily Winter Bikes have now come to Canada & all other locations where winter is a reality. These new bike's incorporate new technology that allows for people to continuality ride throughout their cities.
This new bicycle has been nicknamed the "Fat Bike" as the wheels are massive in width and thickness. The tires come in a variety of sizes but the largest of them all is a tire 6 inches in height, 4 inches in width and thick with lots of air pressure. You must be thinking that using these bike's must be an incredibly hard task but you would be wrong. Technology in the frame of the tires allow for heat to be transferred into the tires with basic movement.
This allows for the tires to heat up to a point where they're not effected from being able to be ridden but allows for the snow to melt underneath them. The frame of these bikes are also immensely light making the weight of this bike no different than any average bicycle.
Those wishing to find one of these new bike's can easily do so by going to their local Bicycle/Sporting Goods Store & requesting that one be shipped in.


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8th session of the Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage opens in Baku
UNESCO press release, 2 December 2013
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: The eighth yearly meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage, chaired by Abulfas Garayev, Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture and Tourism, opened in Baku in the presence of some 800 delegates from approximately 100 countries. From 2 to 7 December, the 24 members of the Committee in charge of implementing UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage will take stock of achievements in promoting intangible cultural heritage ten years after the adoption of the Convention, which has been ratified by 157 States Parties. During the meeting, the Committee inscribed new elements in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding including: Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan; the Paach ceremony celebrated in Guatemala; Mongolian calligraphy; and the Empaako tradition of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda and Banyabindi of western Uganda. In addition, 14 elements were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
An exhibition from 28 October to 10 December 2013 on the railings of the UNESCO buildings in Paris, France, aims to illustrate the role that living heritage can play in sustainable development, and will be available to the public in digital form in the future. The examples taken from different parts of the world have attempted to show how the cultural practices, expressions and knowledge that form the intangible cultural heritage are important, among other things, for the respect of sustainable environment, food security, the support of community livelihoods, strengthening social cohesion and resolving disputes. Read the release … Further information on the meeting … Visit the meeting's website … Follow the meeting's live webcast …


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Actress Carla Dunareanu's 4 Recommended Miracle Skincare
As an actress, I know that skin that doesn't get enough rest will become dull and dry and will look unflattering without makeup. After all, true beauty is confidence. Here are my 4 recommended miracle skincare.
True beauty is confidence. We cannot change the way we look because let's face it, a lot of that is dependent on genes, but we CAN change the way we carry ourselves. There's nothing more attractive to me than a smile and confidence!
No point caking your face up with powder if your confidence is low below zero. A face without makeup is EXTREMELY important. A good, clean face is the foundation! One can't possibly wear makeup ALL the time. It is VERY important to let your skin breathe. We always need to give our skin time to breath and reabsorb moisture. On the days that we don't wear makeup, we need to still be diligent with cleansing, toning, moisturizing and personally, eye cream.
My Beauty Regime
I'm pretty simple with my beauty regime (also because I'm constantly rushing and running between appointments!) In the mornings, I always cleanse, tone and moisturize my face. During the day, I usually only drink water and avoid any sweet or carbonated drinks. I am also sure to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. At night, I cleanse my face TWICE to ensure I've removed any and all makeup!
Sleeping with makeup is a big NO-NO!
Then I tone, apply eye cream and intensive moisturizing night cream. Your skin absorbs most of it's nutrients at night so never skip out on your nightly routine!
My 4 Recommended Miracle Skincare
1. EHA 24-hour Sunscreen
This sunscreen is a smart one. Usually one has to apply sunscreen every two hours but with EHA 24-hour, no reapplication needed for a daily basis (unless you're swimming or under harsh sun)You only need a very small amount of it to apply liberally on your face. The great thing about this sunscreen is that you only have to apply it once. I haven't had any sun burns since using the sunscreen!
2. Lucas Pawpaw
It's a fermented papaya cream (sounds strange, I know) which was developed and produced in Australia which I use for literally EVERYTHING. It's great for dry lips, burns, cuts, insect bites, rashes, dry skin etc. Because it's all natural I even use it on my dog when she has rashes!
3. EOS lip balm
It's cute, round little casing makes it perfect to pop into any handbag. It's velvety smooth application also doesn't taste weird when I accidentally eat it. (Which happens a lot)
4. Avita's Forsythia Detox oil
Made from all natural ingredients such as Forsythia, tea tree, lavender, aloe vera and jojoba oil, this powerful little jar can go a looooong way! I apply a small drop to pimples or acne and it dries them out within a day or two! It's also used as a massage oil on pressure points to relieve fevers and headaches.
About Carla Dunareanu
Born and raised in Essen, Germany to a Romanian father and Chinese mother, Carla knows too well the need to adapt in a cosmopolitan world. Having spent many of her early years migrating not just to different countries, but different continents, she has equipped herself with the essential tool of versatility.
After settling in Singapore at the age of 8, she began her professional acting career at age 11 with a short film entitled Gourmet Baby. It later went on to open at the New York Film Festivals and is still being used as a teaching instrument in Lasalle College of the Arts for it's unique cinematic edge. Little did she know that that one short film would snowball into a whole avalanche of projects. Being one of the most employed child stars in Singapore of her time, Carla was involved in numerous other short films including Autograph Book, which walked away with the Best Short Film title at the 2000 Silver Screen Awards in Singapore.
Since being involved in the first season of The Kitchen Musical (the first ever Asian musical tv series), Carla's reputation in the Philippines grew so much so that she was offered a permanent slot on the hit Filipino radio station Magic 89.9. Her first professional Philippine stage debut was the 2013 season opener for Philippine Repertory Theaters' hit comedy, 'Boeing Boeing'. 'Grease' the musical produced by 9 Works Theatrical in 2013 was Carla's second production in the Philippines.
She has since been seen hosting many lifestyle, beauty, animal and sporting events.
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MONCTON, N.B. — The group trying to bring a CFL team to Halifax has lowered ticket prices for a regular-season game between the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts next month in Moncton, N.B.
Schooners Sports and Entertainment (SSE) announced Friday that tickets for the Aug. 25 Touchdown Atlantic game will now be as low as $29. When the game was confirmed in March, tickets started at $65.
The $29 tickets are in a general-admission area in one of the end zones at Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium. Tickets in the other end zone, also general admission, are $45.
The cheapest grandstand ticket is $65. The stadium has 10,000 permanent seats and can be expanded to a capacity of 20,725.
The Ticketmaster seating map for the game on Friday had large chunks of unsold seats on the sidelines.
Original ticket prices for the game — which will be the fourth CFL regular-season contest in Moncton — were significantly higher than what both the Argos ($21) and Alouettes ($26) have as their cheapest seats for their next home games.
Fans who purchased tickets at higher prices are being offered credit towards additional tickets, credit for season tickets for the Atlantic Schooners' proposed first season in the CFL or a refund for the difference between the price points.
"Thanks to several partnerships secured in the past few weeks, and in listening to the region's voice about ticket prices, we were able to work new price points for Touchdown Atlantic," Anthony LeBlanc, founding partner of SSE, said in a statement.
"In following the CFL's game-day themes which have shown immense success, we were able to put together a family packages and a party zone area, as well as, bus transportation options (from four other cities in Atlantic Canada) to further connect football fans. We really want everyone in Atlantic Canada who loves football or just loves a fun event to join us and show the country what this region is made of."


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"Let me tell you my story," Joel said as we sat down to a Haitian meal the day before Haiti Projects was opening their community library in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Joel and I had just met in the lunch buffet line and as we sat down to lunch, this soft-spoken man with a firm handshake, bright eyes, and a big smile leaned close and told me in a hushed voice what it was like to immigrate to the United States as a teenager with no knowledge of English. Joel had attended private school in Haiti. He was a good student who studied hard and enjoyed his classes in Haiti but when he started high school in Boston, he told me "the teachers thought I wasn't smart because I didn't speak English."
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We are thrilled to announce we have teamed up with our local variety theatre The Grand to offer Clapham Mums tickets to two of The Grand's Christmas movie nights for just a fiver!
The Grand's movie nights are a South London institution – not only do you watch the movie on the venue's HD cinema screen, but the there's an an interval dance show, a comedy live host, and there are prizes for the best costumes (some of the audience really get into it – but you're fine to just sit and chill!) They also have balloon drops and confetti canons – the full works – you really have to go to The Grand for a movie night to believe it!
For the Christmas movie nights there'll be a food stand, unlimited popcorn is £2 for a bag, and they're going to sell Pigs in Blankets!
There'll also be a snow machine, so don't sit at the front or in the middle unless your hair can handle a few bubbles!
These events are STRICTLY 18 + only, but if you're having a night off (we've heard such a thing exists) then why not go with a pal down to one of these:
– The Muppet's Christmas Carol-a-long on Tuesday 11th December
– ELF, on Saturday 15th December
Use code word CLAPHAMMUMS to buy a ticket for just £5! You can also pass this code to a friend.
The ELF screening is on a Saturday so afterwards it will become the theatre's weekly club night 'Saturdays at The Grand' which you're welcome to stay for.
The Grand is right opposite Clapham Junction station along St John's Hill. Established in 1900, actress Vanessa Redgrave saved the venue from becoming a Wetherspoons a few years ago, and they remain a variety theatre to this day!
The Grand 21-25 St. John's Hill London SW11 1TT
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FIL2571C - Introduction to Editing (AS)
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This course introduces students to the techniques of video and film post-production editing. Students become familiar with Avid and Final Cut Pro platforms. Students will complete assignments in conjunction with students in other concurrent program courses.


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Welcome to the new BusinessBecause monthly give-away, in partnership with global educational publisher Wiley.
We'll be giving away five free business books EVERY month to BusinessBecause members - see below for a list of what's up for grabs!
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The Sustainable MBA: The Manager's Guide to Green Business
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About: Young managers coming out of MBA programs have an increased general awareness of sustainability issues, yet they lack information on the measures they can implement and the benefits these bring. This unique book provides a guide and toolkit for the current generation of MBAs and executives who need to know what the issues are and how to meet them.
We say: Sustainability is a hot topic right now, especially in the business school world where many MBAs are keen to learn how to be more 'green' at work. The author, Giselle Weybrecht, says she wrote 'the book she wanted but couldn't find' - you can read a short interview we did with Giselle here.
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We say: This is a leadership book not just about doing but about being - being a leader who cares enough to dare people to reach for their dreams. Wouldn't we all like a boss like this!
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I have been a zone recently… not sure where I am… what I am doing… why I am doing it. I look normal on the surface but underneath … deep down… nothing feels right.
I have not gone to the gym for 3 weeks now… I have deliberately eaten all kinds of crap in the last 1 week… I have had dessert every night. Not kidding. I don't know what I feel… why am I here… whats the whole point… whats the goal…
The last time I was like this… I was in Gurgaon in 2008… I used to cry myself to sleep every night. I am disinterested… demotivated… down in the dumps.
Day before yesterday, a very senior colleague remarked- "You have gained weight. This is not done. I was so impressed to see you when you had just come… I didn't think it was possible for anyone to lose so much weight".
I replied' "I know… I have not been working out… just waiting for something to inspire me again"
Him "Inspiration has to come from within".
Today I decided to get back on the regime…. went for a brisk walk… have eaten right all day (mostly) and am updating all my blogs.
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Above: The Mob Museum opened its doors last month
Inside the Las Vegas Mob museum's elevator, a cop on a video monitor greets you by reading you your Miranda Rights.
Stepping out, you see a huge photo of 1920s-era gangsters. They are standing in a police lineup, wearing fedoras. Then, suddenly, you yourself get routed into a lineup, where a gruff voice from above orders suspects to step forward. These are just some of the sensational gangster gimmicks at the Mob Museum. Listen to the tour.
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If you are comparing different Wooden Play Centres, the easiest and best way of judging the difference in quality is to look at the shipping weight. The heavier the Play Centre indicates more wood or thicker wood used to make it... The heavier the better!
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The deluxe wooden roofs enhance the look of this playset while the swing section has been upgraded to the 9ft. high version, in terms of swing height this is as big as it gets on domestic swing frames! The play area of this set has been enlarged by adding the 2.13m (7ft) skybox play tower onto the Side of the Lexington tower and the whole lower area has been turned into another big play area with the lower floors and walls. This gives this playset just over 9m2 of platform space. The skybox not only provides a larger play platform but it gives access to the 14ft swoosh slide, a slide for everyone to enjoy. A rock climbing wall, second 10ft slide, ramp, ice cream stand and bubble panel add more play value to the set.
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with somewhere to go! :)
first let me say that ben is home again!! woooo hoooo!! it's sooo great to have him here, he's wonderful.
last night we got all dolled up and went to the ship's christmas party, and as always - here are some pictures!
here's my handsome man
here's me
my friend kelly was there w her hubby too
and here is ben and kristi!
we also decorated the christmas tree together yesterday, which was super fun.
less than 2 weeks to go til we are on a plane headed for the states!
can't wait! hope you are enjoying the holiday season!
love from japan!
all dressed up06 December 2008
with somewhere to go! :)
Posted by Ben and Kristi Graves at 9:02 PM
6 comments:
- Grant and Jodie said...
yeah!!! a date w/your husband was needed. i love it when he is home w/you, it makes me happy. but i must say i hope he is gone a lot this summer so you can come stay w/us for awhile..sorry for being selfish.
- December 6, 2008 at 10:57 PM
- Marcie said...
Hot mama! ;) So, yeah we do need to figure out Christmas cause I REALLY want to see you! Glad you're having fun with your hubby!
- December 6, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- Charity said...
You both look great!! I'm so glad you are finally back together again.
- December 6, 2008 at 11:40 PM
- Cristina said...
Yay for Ben being home again!!
- December 6, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- Me... said...
You look so happy, and with good reason :)
- December 7, 2008 at 7:49 AM
- the keith fam said...
What a beeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful couple! You two look fantastic!
- December 15, 2008 at 12:11 PM


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Correspondent Reagan Jackson interviews student activist leaders Layla Mohamud & Ha'aheo Auwae Dekker about their own experiences with racism and their efforts to promote racial justice in their schools and communities for our Teaching for Black Lives event (2:35). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Thor Hanson (in a lavender patch at San Juan Island!) about the nature and necessity of bees, their rapid disappearance, and the ways we're working to save them (19:35). And Jini Palmer interviews Edward Wolcher, Town Hall's Curator of Lectures, to learn his thoughts and highlights for our October program lineup (27:27). Get an insider's look and stay in the know about what's going on in this moment at Town Hall.


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Republican TN: To save the United States, we must "get rid" of "higher education"
Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts, a sure Republican who cannot distinguish the difference between the Bible and the Constitution, says that we should eliminate higher education, simply get rid of everything, because it is a "breeding ground" for liberals.
Apparently, getting a formal education and interacting with different types of people really makes people think twice before voting for Republicans … and would like to do everything possible to keep people ignorant. It is good for your political future.
Roberts made the statement on his radio show last week, but the TN Holler website picked it up yesterday. It didn't even come in response to a bill on education. Roberts was ranting against Cherisse Scott, an abortion rights advocate, who had punished Republican lawmakers for promoting anti-abortion policies without doing all the things that make abortions more avoidable. The Republicans, he said, were not supporting access to medical care, raising the minimum wage or helping with public education.
That triggered Roberts. You can listen to it in the first video around the 50:30 mark:
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… If there is anything we can do to save the United States today, it is to get rid of our institutions of higher education at this time, and cut the broth of liberal cultivation! Good grief! How stupid our children are taught is absolutely ridiculous, and this is a woman product of higher education. She has learned all this that goes against what we represent as a country!
And here we are as legislators paying for this garbage to be taught to our children, and we are not doing anything about it. Y all these red states across the United States, we let it exist, and it's absolutely amazing. And this is the price we pay: the murder of more than half a million innocent lives every year, with people sitting there, justifying it until their last breath.
The problem is not that the university promotes social justice or liberal indoctrination, as he affirms. It is that people who have more information at their disposal are aware that the way to reduce abortions is to make it easier to prevent pregnancies before people are ready for them and give them the ability to pay for children they want to have .
The Republican Party ignores the root causes of abortions; their actions only do unsafe abortions are more likely, while democratic policies do more to prevent abortions altogether. Scott knew it. She said that. Republicans could not handle it. And now this guy wants to make everyone else as ignorant as his Republican colleagues.
Imagine being a legislator and having a magic wand that allows you to do anything. You may want universal medical care. Maybe you would eliminate the assault weapons. This guy? Want to get rid of education.
To hell with nurses, researchers, nuclear scientists and lawyers. No There is no specialized education for you. It has no value, because people with advanced degrees often disagree with the followers of the Republican Party Bible.
If that is not republicanism in a nutshell, I don't know what it is.
By the way, Roberts is now doing damage control by pretending he was just kidding. Is called hyperbole, all the world! (No, seriously, that's his excuse).
Today's word is a hyperbole. A week ago, I complained at The Kerry Roberts Show calling higher education as a liberal breeding ground and asking for its elimination. My listeners clearly understood humor and hyperbole.…
Right. Because if there is something that conservatives are great at, it's fun …
It is hard to imagine that he is joking when he has destroyed higher education for years:
For what it's worth, Robertson voted in favor of a budget of $ 38.5 million earlier this year that included money for higher education. So, if you're not kidding, you're definitely a hypocrite.
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. (tagsToTranslate) Friendly Atheist (t) Education (t) General (t) Politics
Source: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/09/10/tn-republican-to-save-america-we-must-get-rid-of-higher-education/


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Vestige Lite House Rice Bran Oil | Benefits, Review, Price
Vestige Lite House Rice Bran Oil
- Source- This nutritious edible oil is produced from the oily layer of brown rice.
- Process of Refining- It is physically refined through a patented process which helps preserve the nutrients and the heart-healthy compound- Oryzanol, which would otherwise be lost due to the use of harsh chemicals.
- Balanced fat profile- The fatty acid profile of rice bran oil is among the healthiest when compared to other vegetable oils. The ratio of saturated to unsaturated fats is as per recommendation from NIN (National Institute Of Nutrition) and AHA (American Heart Association).
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- Since, edible oil is used for daily consumption, fortification with vitamins is one of the most effective methods to improve health and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
- Vestige Rice bran oil has been fortified with Vitamin A & D which helps improve the nutritional quality of the food and has a profound impact on the body's immune system.
Vestige Rice Bran Oil is Suitable Oil for Cooking
- High smoke point- The high smoke point prevents fatty acid breakdown at high temperatures, making it suitable for stir-frying and deep-frying.
- Less absorption- It's light viscosity, allows less oil to be absorbed (up to 15-20% lesser) in cooking, reducing overall calories. Less oil absorbed also makes it more economical.
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The most balanced and versatile oil, closest to recommendations of:
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- NIN (National Institute of Nutrition)
- AHA (American Heart Association)
- Lite House Rice Bran Oil helps to manage the health of the heart.
- Vestige Rice Bran Oil nutritionally superior and high anti-oxidant value.
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- Physically refined thus bland in taste and odor.
- Vestige Rice Bran Oil is a superior salad, cooking, and frying oil which leaves no lingering after taste.
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- Rich in Antioxidants: Due to its high antioxidant content, it fights the free radicals which in turn helps boost the immune system.
- Natural Anti-aging: Rich in Squalene and Vitamin E, which nourishes the skin, making your skin soft and moisturized. This effectively helps delay wrinkle formation and maintains a healthy skin tone.
- Rejuvenates health: Vitamin E & Ferulic acid helps maintain the nervous system and balances the hormonal levels.
Vestige Lite House Rice Bran Oil Ingredients
- Rich in heart-healthy Oryzanol & unique micro-nutrients.
- Rich in Antioxidants.
- Rich in Squalene and Vitamin E.
- Rich in Vitamin A & Ferulic acid.
- Rice in Vitamin D.
Vestige Rice Bran Oil vs other cooking oils
- Vanaspati: High levels of saturated fats (bad fat) & contains undesirable trans-fats.
- Sunflower Oil: Very high levels of the Poly-unsaturated fats (PUFA) than the recommended levels.
- Peanut oil: Groundnut Oil (Peanut Oil) lacks some antioxidants and essential nutrients (Oryzanol & Tocotrienols)
- Coconut oil: High in calories and triglycerides, both in large amounts are bad for health.
- Olive Oil: Has near-ideal fat profile but it is not suitable for frying as it has very low smoke point (180ºC) and is expensive as compared to other oils.
- Rice Bran Oil: Balanced fatty acid profile Full of antioxidants and essential nutrients Helps in maintaining a healthy heart.
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लाइट हाउस राइस ब्रान ऑयल पौष्टिक खाद्य तेल है जिसे ब्राउन राइस की ऑयली लेयर से निकाला जाता है. ओरिजैनोल को बनाए रखने के लिए किसी कठोर रसायन का प्रयोग किए बिना पेटेंट की हुई प्रक्रिया के जरिए इसे भौतिक रूप से रिफाइन किया जाता है. अंतर्राष्ट्रीय शोध रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार ओरिजैनोल से कई स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्राप्त होते हैं. विटामिन ए और डी से युक्त है.
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Usually, No side effect has been noted, If you are feeling any problem then It is advised to stop immediately.
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Vestige Rice Bran Oil quality is very good. Compare to other National & International Brands & its health benefits Vestige Lite House Rice Bran Oil price is very less & reasonable. Vestige Lite House Rice Bran Oil MRP is 460 and Vestige Rice Bran Oil DP is
395 296 (16th anniversary offer). Its BV is 177.8 and PV is 9.88 and it is available in 2-litre quantity. Vestige rice bran oil per litre price will be Rs 197.5 148.
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Lite House Rice Bran Oil is nutritious edible oil produced from the oily layer of brown rice. It is physically refined through a patented process without using any harsh chemicals to retain Oryzanol. International research reports indicate many health benefits of Oryzanol. Fortified with Vitamin A & D. Vestige Rice Bran Oil Reviews are very good, Millions of vestige distributors are using and sharing this product with team and customers for the last so many years without any complaints. For more details please watch Vestige Rice Bran Oil Demo video on VESTproduct YouTube channel.
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Best cooking oil I ever used.
Taste is very good 😊👍


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Understanding Relay Coil Voltage Specifications
When learning about relays there are a couple coil voltage specifications that can be a little tricky to understand. There are typically 4 specification for coil voltage listed in the datasheet. For this example we will be looking at relay part Z2352-ND 14. This is a SPST non-latching relay with 1 Form A (normally open) set of contacts.
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I still don't know where I stand on the issue.
There are some problems with the Flat model.
But way more issues with the Globe.
NASA is obviously CGI and tricks.
So... I'm on the fence, leaning towards Flat Earth.
Could be because Flat Earth, resonates with me? Maybe I want to believe it because it makes me feel closer to G-d?
But still... Been following this Flat earth debate since it started few years ago. Must say, it is not that easy to dismiss.


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This is not sience fiction this is "DISCO FICTION"
Once again "AUDITIVE COSMOS" comes straight from the Milky Way to the Earthlings dancefloors. As soon as the Munich-Disco-House remix of Poenitsch and Jakopic strikes you, you can´t resist foot stomping and hip shaking. The super sonic waves of original Space-Disco version will hit you like a lazer beam. Grab a Copy ot that Cosmic Disco Sound and dance the Galactic Boogaloo.


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Tiago Camilo conquered another bronze medal in judo for Brazil today.
It is a shame to think that a country the size of Brazil only has three Olympic medals so far.
i think too it's a shame for Brazil to do ONLY that...really a shame....but from Brazil we can never expect too much!!
oh and tell me what do you need to do a site dedicated to the little things brazil do and things about brazilian models that anyone cares?!
well, Brazil's strength is in team sports, like futbol and volleyball, which are not decided until the end of the games, so give them a chance! Brazil rocked in the Panamerican games in Rio and should do well in China too. i do think other sports that are unpopular in Brazil should receive more government support though.
I'm not sure how much government funding there is in Brazil - I left Brazil when I was a child but I know here in the U.K the government funding is £600 Million / $1.2 Billion [U.S] & I would imagine that the rest of Western Europe / U.S / China / Japan etc.. is way up there ... Facilities are also extremely important, I know some of the athletes from the British Commonwealth train in the U.K - such as Zimbabwean swimmers, New Zealand & Australian equestrians etc.. Anyway, here in London I'm cheering on the Brazilians ; )
I don't care how Brazil is on the medals race, but the brazilian boys in judo ARE REALLY HOT!
Well, at least Brasil has some medals.
Canada doesn't have any yet, and we are hosting the Olympic Winter Games in two years time!!!
Your country has some of the sexiest jocks, by-the-way!
Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu!!! This is the sport!!
well the fact is that we havent competed yet on the sports which we have strong chances for gold, this is why we only won 3 medals.
instead of just complaining about us not doing well so far why dont u just research a bit. i mean that's what i would do in case i was posting things about my own country.
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- FTD-Minnesota-Moment
A Minnesota Moment features Elvis' live performance on October 17, 1976 at Metropolitan Sports Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bonus songs are from Dayton and Sioux Falls on the same tour. This release continues FTD's ambition to make shows available from as many of Elvis' tours as they possibly can.
Track list :
01: Also Sprach Zarathustra; 02: See See Rider; 03: I Got A Woman / Amen; 04: Love Me; 05: If You Love Me (Let Me Know); 06: You Gave Me A Mountain; 07: Jailhouse Rock; 08: All Shook Up; 09: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel; 10: And I Love You So; 11: Fever; 12: Steamroller Blues; 13: Introductions / Early Mornin' Rain; 14: What'd I Say / Johnny B. Goode; 15: Love Letters; 16: School Days; 17: Hurt; 18: Hound Dog; 19: One Night; 20: It's Now Or Never; 21: Mystery Train/Tiger Man; 22: Funny How Time Slips Away; 23: Can't Help Falling In Love; 24: Fairytale; 25: America; 26: Hawaiian Wedding Song; 27: Blue Christmas; 28: That's All Right
Lead guitar: James Burton
Rhythm guitar: John Wilkinson
Acoustic guitar and harmony vocals: Charlie Hodge
Bass: Jerry Scheff
Drums: Ronnie Tutt
Piano: Tony Brown
Electric piano: David Briggs
Vocals: Kathy Westmoreland, Sherrill Nielsen, The Sweet Inspirations and J. D. Sumner & The Stamps
The Joe Guercio Orchestra conducted by Marty Harrell
Album produced and art directed Ernst Mikael Jørgensen & Roger Semon
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Here's something that will at least brighten up your day a little bit: Liam and Chris Hemsworth surfing together in really tight, revealing swimsuits. Unlike that Aaron Schock shitshow, this is the right kind of "Beach Bros." So, so right. Woof.
Both actors were in the news this weekend; Chris celebrated his 36th birthday, and Liam split from Miley Cyrus. Before we get to the surfing pics, let's take a look at some other hot pics of these absurdly, impossibly hot Beach Bros.
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Old Part Number(s): 2991252, 2991282
Fits Minn Kota Power Drive (PD), PD/V2, PowerDrive, RT/PD, RT/SP Riptide Saltwater PowerDrive, Riptide PowerDrive and similar models equipped with iPilot from 2001 - Present.. These motors will have a shaft length of 60".
If the shaft length of your Minn Kota motor is 54" or less, you will need p/n 2991283
If your Minn Kota trolling motor has Auto Pilot you will need p/n 2991285 with a shaft length of 54" or less and you will need p/n 2991287 with a shaft length of 55" or more.
Not sure if this part will fit your Minn Kota trolling motor? Parts Diagrams