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The government has emphasised on the need to provide trainers and facilitators with adequate knowledge to enhance their capacity to respond to Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) needs in terms of technology and market requirements.
This was said in Dar es Salaam on Saturday by the Industry and Trade ministry permanent secretary Joyce Mapunjo, when closing a training of trainers' course on food processing organised by Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO).
The five-day training, facilitated by trainers from Singapore and New Zealand, attracted 25 officials from all SIDO regional offices in the country.
She said once trained, they would help Tanzanians particularly SMEs to improve the quality of products the produce, hence increase their incomes.
"SMEs play a big role in the implementation of national strategies on reducing poverty through the Kilimo Kwanza initiative," she said.
She said they need to be well facilitated so that they can overcome the challenges they face hence benefit from what they produce.
"Many interventions need to be done to make them produce and market competitively value added agricultural products," she added.
According to her, interventions are needed in the areas of capacity building, technology transfer, business linkages and the search for markets.
Explaining further, she said value addition to local agricultural produce was important for Tanzania whose economy is largely dependent on the sector.
"Increasing contribution of this sector to industrial growth and wealth creation is the only way our country can overcome hunger and poverty," she said.
At the moment the contribution industries to the GDP is at 10 percent, which according to her, could be fast increased if SMEs are sensitised and encouraged to develop enterprises by producing more quality products for the ready East African market.
According to the PS, Tanzania has a comparative advantage in that it has the largest agro potential in the region.
She pledged that the government would continue to support various initiatives and create a conducive environment for growth of the industrial sector and national economy in general.
Speaking on behalf of participants, Gervas Richard from SIDO Kigoma office thanked the government for its continued support towards improving the food processing industry.
He said the training has enabled them to acquire knowledge on processing various food crops including, cassava cakes, groundnuts and chill sauces.
He thanked the facilitators from Singapore and New Zealand who bought international experience and knowledge from their countries.
Richard urged the government to establish and develop more processing centres and increase primary processing equipment.

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Pregnancy brings lots of bodily changes, some of them pleasant and some not so much. One bothersome problem that some women experience during pregnancy is itchy skin. Estimates are that about one in five women will experience itching at some point during their pregnancy. This makes it one of the more common pregnancy-related problems.
Itching during pregnancy is usually due to hormonal changes. As a woman's abdomen and breasts expand, it causes the overlying skin to stretch, which can lead to irritation and itching. Intense itching that starts late in pregnancy can be a sign of a condition called cholestatis of pregnancy. During pregnancy, levels of pregnancy-related hormones rise, and this can affect how the gallbladder and liver function. When this happens, it causes bile to build up in the liver and enter the blood stream. This leads to intense itching, usually involving the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, although it can occur anywhere. More importantly, it can affect the growing fetus, increasing the risk of premature birth and stillbirth. That's why it's a good idea to talk to a doctor if itching during pregnancy is a problem.
Pregnancy can make some pre-existing skin conditions such as dry skin and eczema worse. There are also several other less common skin conditions related to pregnancy that cause intense itching and hive-like rashes. If you have an obvious rash, it's important to see a doctor.
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Hemorrhoids are swollen cushions of tissue in the anus or lower part of the rectum. They contain many arteries and veins.
Hemorrhoids are very common. They result from increased pressure on the anus. This can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, and due to constipation. The pressure causes the normal anal cushions to swell. This tissue can bleed, often during bowel movements.
Hemorrhoids may be caused by:
Hemorrhoids may be inside or outside the body.
Hemorrhoids are usually not painful, but if a blood clot forms, they can be very painful.
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Most of the time, a doctor can often diagnose hemorrhoids simply looking at the rectal area. External hemorrhoids can often be detected this way.
Tests that may help diagnose the problem include:
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Things you can do to reduce itching include:
Sitz baths can help you to feel better. Sit in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes.
If your hemorrhoids do not get better with home treatments, you may need some type of office treatment, such as heat treatment, to shrink the hemorrhoids. This is called infrared coagulation. This may help avoid surgery. Another type of office treatment that may help is rubber band ligation.
If these treatments are not enough, some type of surgery may be necessary, such as removal of the hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidectomy). These procedures are generally used for patients with severe bleeding or prolapse who have not responded to other therapy.
The blood in the hemorrhoid may form clots. This can cause tissue around it to die. Surgery is often needed to remove hemorrhoids with clots.
Rarely, severe bleeding may also occur. Iron deficiency anemia can result from long-term blood loss.
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Constipation, straining during bowel movements, and sitting on the toilet too long raise your risk for hemorrhoids. To prevent constipation and hemorrhoids, you should:
Sneider EB, Maykel JA. Diagnosis and management of symptomatic hemorrhoids. Surg Clin North Am. 2010 Feb;90(1):17-32, Table of Contents.
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Assault on the Leaf Village! (木ノ葉襲撃!, Konoha Shūgeki!) is episode 157 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.
Pain begins his invasion on Konohagakure. The Asura Path, Animal Path, and the Preta Path make up the Diversion team while the Naraka Path, Deva Path and Human Path together with Konan are assigned to the Search team. Upon closer inspection with his Rinnegan, Pain discover that a barrier is surrounding Konoha from every angle, making it impossible to enter without being detected. The Asura Path proceeds to throw the Animal Path through the barrier who then proceeds to summon the rest of the invading party after breaching the barrier. This manages to fool the barrier team into expect only one intruder. Meanwhile Inoichi searches through Yūdachi's mind; a ninja captured by Jiraiya. Shizune and her team that are autopsying the body of the first Animal Path discovers that the piercings in the Animal Path's body were chakra receivers. Sakura and Shikamaru continued deciphering the message that Jiraiya left them when they noticed a big explosion and set out to investigate. Other ninja also notice the explosion and begin taking action. Sakura encountered a Giant Centipede summoned earlier by the Animal Path and defeated it with a single blow. She was then tasked by Iruka to go to the hospital and tend the wounded. Meanwhile, Ino heads to the Intel Division to tell her father what was happening to Konoha while Choji went to his father. Meanwhile, at the Hokage's mansion, Tsunade is briefed on the situation by a member of the Barrier corps and also from an ANBU saying that the enemy strength is estimated as approximately three battalions. She's also informed from a witness that it is the Akatsuki that is attacking. She then declares a State of Emergency and orders for Naruto to be brought back.


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BirdLife International scientists monitoring migrating Sociable Lapwings in the heart of the Great Steppe have recently discovered the largest single flock seen in Kazakhstan since 1939.
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After an absence of transmissions from our satellite tagged birds for several weeks, a new transmission just received from Dinara is very welcome news and marks another important milestone in our growing understanding of the complexity of Sociable Lapwing migration. Two transmissions recorded on November 13th confirm Dinara has now arrived in central Pakistan, in the Indus floodplain not far from Shujaabad.
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EDGERTON—The City of Edgerton has issued a citywide water pipe freeze advisory, and is asking residents and property owners to run a stream of water to prevent water pipes from freezing.
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Benchmark Production talent show BSS Second Chance 2011í has earmarked 55m/- as the new prize for this yearís music talented champion.
Bongo Star Search (BSS) announced the award yesterday, seeing a grdual increase year after year as the BSS event is held.
BSS thanked Tanzanians for supporting the show by giving time to view and vote for contestants as they arrive to the end of the competitions.
The talent show is normally recorded in Mbalamwezi Beach Club and aired by Independent Television (ITV) on Fridays at 6:15 pm, Saturdays at 9:00 pm and repeated on Tuesdays at 11:00 pm.
Benchmarkís Production Director Rita Paulsen thanked sponsors of the BSS Second Chance for acknowledging and working hand in hand in revealing youth talents within Tanzania.
ìI would like to thank Tigo, PSI (Salama Condoms), Champion (Egender Health), NSSF and Golden Tulip Hotel for their contribution towards BSS Second Chance,î she said.
She named the top 10 BSS aspirants as Rogers Lucas BSS (23), Bella Kombo BSS (5), Chibi Dayo BSS (7), Sarafina Mshindo BSS.(24) and Hajji Ramadfhani BSS (11).
Other talented contestants are Mary Banyukwa (has already been evicted), Mary Lucos BSS (16),Waziri Salum BSS (27), Beatrice William BSS (4) and Imani Lissu BSS (I2).
Paulsen thanked support of Tanzania Breweries Limited three0-yeas sponsorship through its brand Kilimanjaro Premium Lager, Kilimanjaro Drinking Water as well as Turn Around Music Academy for offering musical teachings to BSS Second Chance 2011 contestants camped at Golden Tulip Hotel.


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Program Description: The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. Participants have access to both SCSEP services and other employment assistance through American Job Centers, formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers.
Goal: SCSEP provides both community services and work-based training. Participants work an average of 20 hours a week, and are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage. They are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities, including day-care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. It is intended that community service training serves as a bridge to unsubsidized employment opportunities; SCSEP's goal is to place 30% of its authorized positions into unsubsidized employment annually.
Available Services: Services available through the SCSEP program for assisting older workers are:
- Community Services - the program provides over 40 million community service hours to public and non-profit agencies, allowing them to enhance and provide needed services
- Participant Services - Individual Employment Plan (IEP) development, orientation, community service placement, training specific to community service assignment, other training as identified in the IEP, supportive services, wages, fringe benefits, annual physicals, assistance in securing unsubsidized employment, and access to local American Job Centers, formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers.
Eligible Participants: Eligible Participants: Program participants must be at least 55, unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level.
Program Funding: SCSEP is funded for Program Year 2013 at $424,804,974, which represents a 5% decrease from PY 2012. Twenty-two percent of the funds are allocated among the states and territories by formula; 78% are provided to national organizations that compete to provide services. Grantees must provide a 10% non-federal match. To maximize resources for older workers, SCSEP grantees have established agreements with other service providers such as American Job Centers, formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers, the private sector, educational organizations, and adult literacy agencies.
Grantees: There are currently 71 grantees. Grant awards are made to 15 national nonprofit organizations and 56 units of state and territorial governments. States often sub-grant with Area Agencies on Aging or community-based organizations to operate local projects.
Number of Participants: 43,809 authorized positions are funded for the current program year (PY 2013).
Performance Data: Performance Data: For PY 2012 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013), SCSEP had the following performance indicators:
- Total number of enrolled participants: 69,800
- Unsubsidized placement: 42.5%%
- Service rate: 152.8%
- Women: 65%
- Minorities: 46%
- At or below poverty level: 88%
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(LEWISTON, Maine) – The 35th Boston/New England Emmy Award nominations have been announced, and five programs from the Maine Public Broadcasting Network garnered nominations. The Boston/New England Emmy Awards recognize the best work being done in Television throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Upstate New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The awards ceremony will be held June 2nd in Boston.
"This is a fantastic honor," said MPBN President and CEO Mark Vogelzang. "It speaks to the high quality of the television programs being produced here in Maine – both by independent producers and by the staff at MPBN."
Three of the nominations are for programs created by MPBN staff: (the programs can be viewed via the links below each title)
Category: Outstanding Education/Schools
Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks: International Student Recruitment
Category: Outstanding Environmental Program
Sustainable Maine: Desperate Alewives
Category: Outstanding Societal Concerns
Sustainable Maine: The Triple Bottom Line
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There is My Home: Somali Bantu Farmers of Lewiston, Maine
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Incredible Maine - Granite Tamer
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
More Proof That Gray Is The New Blonde
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- sacramento said...
- February 10, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Style Odyssey said...
So cute, that first lady- she's one I haven't seen on your blog before!
One thing I noticed is each of these woman looks vibrant and fresh; their natural grey hair color is surely a part of that fresh vibe. Grey hair softens the face as we grow older- like a halo.
Grey is going to be my "new blond" one day. :) No hair dye for me, I've decided.
- February 10, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Tofu said...
silver hair has attitude ! ; this blog is very cool
- February 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- carol said...
Somthimes I fing this inspiring and somtimes depressing.
- February 10, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- R.T.O said...
Dear you look so beautiful and her hair is amazing! I love these photos xx
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- February 10, 2011 at 10:53 PM
- Debbie said...
What beauties! Thank you!
- February 11, 2011 at 2:23 AM
- scarves said...
those pictures are so beautiful! hope you have a great 2011.
Thanks for the linky, sweetie!
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- February 11, 2011 at 4:32 AM
- SOFIA said...
- February 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM
- Gail said...
Oh, to have hair like that! A few months ago I had chemo, lost my hair and put my order in for it to come back silver and curly....sigh. Someone wasn't listening.
- February 11, 2011 at 8:24 AM
- Petey said...
I think the key to looking fresh and modern with gray hair is to get a chic and slightly edgy haircut, otherwise, there is a risk of looking "little old lady." You also have to commit to wearing makeup as not to look washed out. Oh, and buy a pair of cool glasses! I have three friends my age (52) who have gone gray and they each look 10 years older for those very reasons I mention above. One friend one dyes her hair blonde, cut it in a layered lbob, wears a bright berry lipgloss and funky frames and looks so much livelier!
I got my first gray hair on my 21st birthday and would be about 75% gray if I didn't color my hair ( dark blonde). I've considered the time and $$$ I'd save going gray, but my skin tone favors warmer rather than cooler shades. But never say never......
- February 11, 2011 at 9:05 AM
- One Woman's Journey said...
Oh yes, gray hair beautiful - but the time it takes to go from brown to gray - takes a while and for a while you have a color that I am not liking :)
- February 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM
- fashionsdirtylaundry said...
Everyone's so happy! I love the gray-- it's definitely the new blonde!
Nice broach on her hat in photo No.1.
- February 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM
- As Usual said...
Simply beautiful!
- February 12, 2011 at 4:59 AM
- Julie ~ jbulie\'s blog said...
What a gorgeous blog. How wonderful to visit New York and see the style and elegance right here in my own living room.
Us youngens could learn a thing or two from your generous models.
- February 12, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- Anika http://www.byanika.com said...
I love this post, and am a huge fan of your blog. My style icon is my grandmother, at 86 she is super stylish, staying true to her self. The bloglayout looks great, love the changes.
xx Anika
- February 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM
- klara.mitteregger said...
Very chic women!
- February 12, 2011 at 2:27 PM
- Leigh said...
they look great! yay for embracing old age!
- February 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- safra said...
it is beautiful. i like to see grey hair older black ladies especially.
- February 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- En Mode Blogs said...
Ur blog is just AMAZING!! We love it!! U are our "coup de coeur" as we say in french which can simply means our favorite.
We are four french students in fashion business and we have a blog about blogs.We're always looking up for new, original and good ideas in blos we follow so when we got urs we just decided to make a post about it!!
If u wanna take a look at it and follow us!
- February 13, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Enkha said...
Your blog is sooooo refreshing! Style is ingrained in our dna and that stays with us for life! It is not an 'age' ...
Congratulations on a job well done!
- February 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM
- Enkha said...
Oh, and these women are absolutely divine!xxx
- February 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM
- arachne said...
finally something new and original.
The ladies are lovely
- February 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM
- WindyRiver said...
Fantastic - these ladies are all incredibly elegant!
- February 14, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Bloody Frida said...
I must bookmark this page as I am currently two months into growing out my color and I'll need inspiration to keep on my journey (and not go back to dyes) in a month or so.
Thank you!!!
- February 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- YOPSHOPPER said...
Thanks for your blog. It makes my day!
- February 16, 2011 at 5:53 AM
- b said...
Ari, you keep telling me this. I love it intellectually but emotionally I am not buying!
- February 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM
- Breathless said...
I'm 38 and I've decided to grow out the gray. I hope I'll look as elegant as these women!
- March 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM


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Style Communication
This smartly dressed man was waiting for the bus as I was walking down the hill to The Vatican. He only spoke French, but seemed happy to pose for a quick photo!
Posted by Ari at 6:11 AM
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- lucyslounge-dee said...
hi . i thought you might like my blog. i's so glad i found yours
- July 28, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- sacramento said...
Sooooooooo smart I agree
- July 28, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- Rosina at Middle Ageless said...
Wow! And Wow! again...gorgeous man and so well dressed.
- July 28, 2010 at 11:06 PM
He can be my Daddy any time - and I don't mean in a child/parent sense.....I mean like Sugardaddy..
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EDMONTON — For all the buzz over the reopening of Bistro Praha following the fire that shuttered the cafes of the Kelly-Ramsey block, it's the relatively unsung Co Co Di that's back up and running first.
As it turns out, this is a very agreeable development, since the bright new premises that have replaced it 15 blocks west is head and shoulders superior to its city centre progenitor in every respect. Indeed, given the dubious price points at most local Greek restaurants these days, along with the upscale tabs at the longtime Lebanese favourite the Parkallen, Co Co Di has a real shot at claiming the title of the city's best-value Mediterranean establishment.
Owner Ghada Ghazal is certainly planning on success. The new digs are just short of cavernous. While the overall effect is a tad on the clean-but-cool side with the odd piece of unfortunate art, there are compensations, from the welcome treasure trove of booths to the warm, terracotta walls. The bubbling water pipes of shisha aficionados scent the room with fruit and molasses, adding to the ambience.
If a groaning-board feast on a budget is on your agenda, Co Co Di is your Edmonton kitchen. We began with the mezza combo platter ($21.95), advertised for two but easily satisfying a larger party, especially if accompanied by an order of cheese rolls ($10.95). The former appetizer featured beautifully rendered hummus, stuffed vine leaves, falafel and kibbie, the toothsome middle eastern sirloin balls mixed with cracked wheat, stuffed with pine nuts and ground beef. There wasn't a false note on the plate, and the cheese rolls — spring roll-style phyllo stuffed with feta — worked well in a trippy way, too.
Any stop at this place must include an order of fattoush salad ($8.95), the best we've had in town, with its fetching combination of romaine, toasted pita, cucumber, sweet peppers and tomato tossed with mint, parsley and a canny house vinaigrette. This one was close to perfection, a taste of Beirut in springtime.
For mains, we selected the chicken shawarma platter, the grilled shrimp and kafta kebab, each a well-prepared, heaping helping reasonably priced in the mid-teens, with the shawarma the star of the trio.
Avoid the sad, nondescript fries as an offered side and select the rice pilaf — fluffy, light and satisfying. Take a pass on the bland, near-jokey garlic toast as well.
But then, when a kitchen turns out the likes of saj (flatbread) of the sterling quality of the herbs-sesame seed zaater or cheese blend ($6.95 and an absolute must with every meal here) one shouldn't look elsewhere in the bread department, other than a hunk of pita here and there over the courses.
Stuffed like north-side vine leaves, we barely had room for a sublime piece of baklava ($5.95) and plate of fruit on the house.
The menu, let it be said, is massive — alarmingly so, with generic items such as pizza, fettuccine alfredo and cheeseburgers up for grabs along with the trademark Mediterranean dishes, plus a relentlessly westernized kids' selection. This sort of generalization almost always indicates disaster, but strangely, not here, assuming one opts for the soul-food side of the list.
On the drinks side, Co Co Di deserves some sort of local award, with a decent selection of acceptable wines priced under $30, including true bargains such as the Masi Valpolicella clocking in at $26. The Lebanese favourite Arak is available, along with the national brew, Almaza.
The service was friendly, efficient and professional throughout, capping a fine evening's repast. Full marks on the contemporary tableware and cutlery, too.
I realize that there are those who disdained the original Rice-Howard location, with its lurid food posters, dicey interior and variable food service.
Based on a single weeknight visit, it would seem that Co Co Di has come back from the ashes with a vengeance. At the very least, food lovers should give it a chance, for Co Co Di has kicked it up righteously.
Co Co Di
Address: 11454 Jasper Ave.
Phone: 780-425-1717
Dinner for two, without liquor: $65


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One of BMW's best-selling automobiles is the 5 Series mid-size sedan, which has been in production since 1972. Several models are available, and in 2016 they include the rear-wheel drive only 528i, powered by a 2.0-litre inline-four cylinder engine. Moving up, there's the 528i xDrive – same engine, but equipped with BMW's all-wheel drive system. There's the 535i xDrive with an inline-six cylinder gas engine, and the 535d xDrive with an inline-six diesel. The 550i xDrive features a V8 engine, while the Activehybrid5 carries a V8 coupled with electric power. The car also comes as a Gran Turismo product, in 535i GT xDrive and 550i GT xDrive flavours. All of these are equipped with an eight-speed auto.
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The second-generation X3 made its introduction in 2010. It got a major refresh for 2015 with new exterior and interior restyling. Modified twin-circular headlights, a more eye-catching kidney grille, new front and rear bumpers and exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators are just some of the changes. Inside, the cabin sees new chrome applications, a centre console with automatic climate control system in a high-gloss black-panel display, extendable driver and front passenger sunshades, and new cup holders with a sliding cover for the centre console. The X3 is available with a choice of one diesel and two gasoline engines. The entry model is the xDrive28i, fitted with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder. The xDrive28d features a 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Finishing up is the xDrive35i with its 3.0L turbocharged I6. All engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Like the X6 before it, the new X4 combines the performance and capability of a premium sport-ute with the styling of a traditional coupe. The X4 will be offered with a choice of two TwinPower Turbo engines. The xDrive28i features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder while the topline xDrive35i is powered by BMW's evergreen 3.0L inline six. Both models include an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with shift paddles as well as the xDrive, all-wheel drive system. Compared with the X3, the X4 is about 15 millimetres longer, but is also 38 mm lower. The large air intakes positioned on the outer edges of the front fascia and the character lines in the front apron lend the X4 a more muscular appearance. All X4s have a sporty suspension set-up and come standard with Performance Control, which uses the dynamic stability control system to direct power to the outside rear wheel when cornering which improves traction, turn-in and directional stability. For 2016, a new model is added to the X4 lineup, the high-powered M40i. The X4 M40i is powered by BMW's turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six, tuned to pump out 355 horsepower and 343 lb.-ft. of torque. That kick is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, letting the X4 M40i sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in a rather impressive 4.7 seconds. The M40i is fitted with a number of other performance upgrades, such as larger anti-roll bars, uniquely tuned suspension bits, a throatier exhaust system, stickier Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and an all-wheel-drive system tweaked to send more power to the rear axle by default.
The U.S.-built X5 comes in three models — xDrive35i, powered by BMW's 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline-six, the V8-powered xDrive50i and the six-cylinder turbodiesel-powered xDrive35d. All models are fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Active safety is a large part of all X5s. All models feature a full list of safety backups, including dynamic stability control, automatic differential brake, automatic stability control and traction control, dynamic brake control, dynamic traction control, electronic-brake-force distribution, hill decent control, front and rear park distance control and rear-view camera. Inside, the X5 comes with raised seating positions, and enhanced interior function thanks to a 40/20/40 split/folding rear seat backrest. Automatic tailgate operation is standard; the tailgate can now also be opened and closed by remote control or from the driver's seat. A third row of seats is available as an option.
The second-generation 2015 X6 continues with xDrive35i and xDrive50i versions, the former with a 300-horsepower 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder, the latter with an updated 445-hp turbo 4.4L V8. All models are equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic sport automatic transmission and xDrive, BMW's intelligent AWD system. The design of the new X6 embodies a long hood, long wheelbase, short front overhang and setback passenger compartment. Standard on both X6s is xLine, which helps give X6 an exclusive appearance with its Cerium Grey colour scheme for a number items, including front air intakes, fender air breathers, trim strips and exterior mirror caps. An M Sport Package can also be ordered for both models and includes aerodynamic body elements with large air intakes at the front end, contoured side skirts, a diffuser insert for the rear apron, 20-inch light-alloy wheels, as well as the option to upgrade to the specially tuned Adaptive M suspension.
The Z4 is a two-passenger hard-top roadster with the long hood, short tail design of classic sports cars. There are three models of the nimble and sporty Z4 roadster available for 2016, and all feature turbocharged motors. Both manual and automatic transmissions are available. The passenger compartment is tight, but well appointed. Taller individuals may find the cockpit cramped for long-distance driving, especially when the top is in place. Visibility is an issue as well. Fit-and-finish is a strong point, but the Z4 is starting to appear dated, which weakens its curb appeal.
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Despite its promising title sequence imagery
Fun fact: the only thing I could find online about this "dance" credit is that a choreographer with a very similar name was expelled by the Kannada Film Dancers' Association for crossing picket lines. Also fun: "This film is totally imagination and all the characters in the films are imagination."
and the appearance of a Munchausen's Jeetendra (point 6e(ii) of the Filmi Snake Spotter's Field Guide) wearing budget-appropriate accessories,
Naagbharna commits the ultimate movie sin: IT IS SO DAMN BORING. Even if I could understand Hindi well enough to really follow this un-subtitled snoozefest, I highly doubt anyone watches a snake movie for the dialogue. Even the grand finale is several solid minutes of misty-voiced moralizing by the local swami.
Yadda yadda yadda.
Snake movie grand finales should have confrontational dancing, hallucinogenic venom, flying snakes, imperiled children, thunder claps, and/or crescendoing been music—or at least quick cuts between good and evil snakes doing The Look (point 4c of FSSFG)—not pontificating. #SNAKEFAIL
"I wash my hands of this whole mess," proclaims the film's one actual snake.
In the interest of fairness, I am confident that this film makes more sense if you can understand all of the frail little grandmother's statements to her grandson or all of his wife's weeping histrionics. As is, I had no idea why grandson goes from being a generally helpful and cheerful sort to a creep who repeatedly tries to rape his own wife while his grandmother is in the next room. So much of ew! Nor did I understand why one moment his wife sobs while he assaults her and then the next throws herself at his feet or weeps when he takes a second wife. It's possible that this is a penetrating psychological portrait of the evils to society presented by divine power run amok (as represented by a crazy-looking, possibly demon-possessed woman who spends too much time...well, I think it's supposed to be cackling but comes off as more of a few seconds of a half-hearted mall Santa Claus chuckle looped over and over and over), as contrasted with the grandmother's steadfast faith in her grandson while still sort of protecting his wife, and that all the talky-talky was necessary as exposition of philosophies and moral principles. But somehow I doubt it.
Put it this way: this is a film that ruins its most thoroughly sound snaky moment—a very special amorous snake item dance (not involving the afore-mentioned faux Jeetendra, who is merely a pervy onlooker of the dance) in a forest at night attired in appropriate outfits like a basic apsara get-up and silvery top with a snake on it—by lighting it so poorly that you can't even see it.
The plot, as far as I can make out, involves an unfortunate but vindictive Nagina
Discount bin accessories at best (points 3c and 3d).
Passable attempt at The Look.
sent (or conjured up?) by Crazy Laughing Lady to interfere with the marriage of devout Weepy and (figuratively) schizophrenic Rapey (who is the grandson of Dadimaa).
Weepy and Rapey have enough problems; she is desperate not to consummate their marriage and he has a very hard time understanding that no means no. There is also a comic relief romance that doesn't bear mentioning. Nagina taunts and attacks Rapey a few times,
Confrontational dance (point 6b5) significantly enhanced by camera angles.
yet he survives thanks to...well, I'm not sure what exactly, but it appears to be a supernatural power in opposition to Nagina. Whatever this force it, at least once it emanates from the big snake idol (Weepy's usual sobbing spot) in the form of orange sparklers and heals Weepy as well.
The film says snakes; I say weasels.
Nagina then marries Rapey, apparently at the behest of Weepy, who seems to feel bad that her revolting husband has no one to get busy with. Weepy is very unhappy about this turn of events, however, and the film establishes her miserable righteousness by showing her crying at the foot of the large snake(/weasel/mongoose) idol several times
and then later in the storage yard of a snake sculpture factory. The director wants to be sure you understand that she is devout and has the approval of snake deities.
Really sure.
Really, really sure.
Eventually we get some kind of flashback explaining that Nagina was in love with Munchausen's Jeetendra, but Crazy Laughing Lady imprisoned him in rings of fire, at which point he turned into an infant.
I've watched the scene twice and am not certain, but I think the infant is picked up by Dadimaa, which would imply that he grew up to be Rapey. That would explain why Crazy Laughing Lady was so keen to send Nagina to attack Rapey, so that's the interpretation I'm going with. The one up side of the pontificating swami
is that he manages to reunite Nagina and Munchausen's Jeetendra
and, just as in the infinitely superior Nagin, the proper order of the universe is restored.
The one nice thing I have to say about Naagbharna is that, at least without the subtitles, neither of the female leads is particularly criticized for actions that other films might punish them for: Weepy is beaten several times by her husband for refusing to sleep with him, but it is abundantly clear that god is on her side, as is Dadimaa, and Nagina seems to be under the control of Crazy Laughing Lady, so tempting another woman's husband in order to kill him is not her fault. That's one of the things I liked so much in Nagin: even though she had killed half a dozen people, our heroine was still given her happy ending after having been wronged so severely. What I really don't understand is how Rapey went from being a nice guy at the beginning to a pillar of domestic abuse and sexual assault; perhaps he was brainwashed by Crazy Laughing Lady and I missed it.
Other than that, this is a truly dreadful movie. The acting is horrible, the action is slow, the dancing is stilted or all but invisible, the effects are of the "low budget but non-delightful" variety, and some of the singing is off-key, a dubious filmi first in my viewing experience. Since watching, I have discovered that this is 99% likely a Hindi dub of a Kannada film, and I'd love to hear from any of you who watch Sandalwood films if you recognize any of the people in the cast and crew. I did a lot of Googling to no avail, locating with certainty only the female comic relief actor. As even worse harbingers of low quality, I could find neither a blog post, message board discussion, Wikipedia entry, nor imdb listing for this film.
If you must see for yourself, you masochist, Naagbharna is free on BigFlix (and they seem to have the Kannada dvd as well). I leave you in the protective care of the Almighty Sparkling Weasel.
Monday, August 08, 2011
3 comments :
- dustdevil liz said...
Hmm, only one actual snake, and the snake statue looks like weasels. Definitely not up to par. Although the shots of the snake statue factory are truly impressive.
I wonder if it's a dub of the Kannada film.
- August 08, 2011 11:54 PM
- aham said...
the male actor looks like shobhraj to me,he is a kannada actor who has done telugu movies too,no idea about the rest of the cast,there is better movie you might be interested http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagamandala
- August 14, 2011 6:59 AM
- Beth said...
Liz - SO disappointing, as much as I have grown to love the weasels.
Aham - Ooh good spot! Thanks!
- August 15, 2011 10:25 AM
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Quigleaf wrote:WhiteDragon2 wrote:You do know alteil is not a TCG right? Comparing it to other online games it is in fact rather expensive (45 bucks for only a really small part of the game).
Eh…Quigleaf wrote:Alteil is a CCG (with no trade aspect so far). There are thousands of other CCG's and TCG's. The more popular of them are M:tG and YGO. (Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh!, respectively).
Kinda… yeah?
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A few months ago, I was hitting stride on a treadmill when I heard those pumped up intro beats, knowing what came next was "Camera One…Stand by Billy, Camera Two…Stand by, Kit." Access Hollywood, providing me with a constant stream of fodder, was starting. Kit would be interviewing Candace Bushnell, well known as, obviously, the writer of Sex and the City. I had forgotten about this interview, which took place in April, until I heard a phrase yesterday that mimicked something Bushnell said on the show. In this interview, while describing her beloved characters, she said that Miranda "was, you know, this feminist, and had decided that she hated men…"
Whoa, whoa, whoa: Ok. Hold the phone. This woman created a global business empire based on the story of four women who, despite ostensibly having careers that allowed them to maintain very comfortable lives in the most expensive city in the U.S., seemed to spend precious little time doing things other than obsessing over the men, or potential men, in their lives. Should we give her props for her business acumen? I'm not sure, because I'm less certain it has to do with her business savvy as much as it has to do with capitalizing on women's socialized insecurities by creating characters who are constantly in the pursuit of the elusive perfect partner, and riddled with anxiety about whether or not they'll find him.
But this post isn't about Sex and the City – it's about what feminism actually means. Perhaps Bushnell misspoke; regardless, the idea that feminism means hating the XYs is still out there.
So, I feel an obligation here to clear some things up. Feminism does not mean hating men. Feminism advocates the equal opportunity, accessibility, treatment of and rights of men and women. Equal access to quality education. Equal pay for the same jobs, equal access to mentors of both sexes. The same consideration for jobs without being discounted out of fear that they may be too 'emotional' or because they may one day have children. Health care and insurance that doesn't consider being a woman in and of itself to be a pre-existing condition. The respect and assurance that women who decide they cannot carry a baby to term have legitimate reasons for making this decision and did not come to the conclusion lightly. It's about being judged for your competency and skill set and not for the size of your breasts or the size of your waist or the symmetry of your face. It's about understanding the importance of positively brilliant, incisive female leaders to inspire young girls the same way brilliant, incisive male leaders inspire young boys – and how each gender can inspire and educate children of opposite genders, and that it is important to do so.