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What a joke of a company!. I ordered the Ultimate service in beginning of May, it is now the end of July and i still do not have a resume when they advertise 48 hour premium service.
You are never interviewed for the service, everything is done by email...likely because your writer doesn't speak english.
They have you fill out a questionairre and then they give you a draft resume that is useless. It will not make sense...it will be in english but the words are not used in the right places and it doesn't read naturally. Basically you will have to edit and rewrite your own resume.
When you send them feedback they will not respond for over a week, no one answers the customer service line either.
When your writer finally submits another revision..... its still bad, so again....another week or so for bad quality and this prococess repeats itslef until you have had enough.
The writer would apologize and send you a form letter apology that would often reference things that dont even pertain to you and your resume.
I tried for a month to get a manager to call me and when they finally did, they dont care and dont want to provide a full refend even though you didnt get a quality product in the time frame they advertise.
Tons of stress, waste of time and money... do yourself a favor and go somewhere else!
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Sometime ago, a research done by US Military *suggested* that the Actel/Microsemi ProASIC3 chips with sophisticated encryption revealed a backdoor (not like the computer OS backdoor) being in the eye of the storm, China about this problem. Since the Chip is manufactured in that Country.
The ones who don't know Actel, this is being used in many devices in differents areas. Funny fact this one is the most *common* to see in the scene, progskeet has one as TB. Any hardware flasher that needs some serious options to resolve certain problems, the best solution = Actel (low cost)
Problem is with so much power comes a bigger responsability and seems that Actel has a big, nice and not covered backdoor.
Just to quote something:
"The backdoor is only available on the actual silicon and is has not been detected in any firmware loaded onto the chip.
Traditionally, bugs or flaws in firmware are easily fixed with a patch. No fixes are available for the actual hardware of the chip or silicon which makes the group's findings even more alarming since the devices are actively deployed in the field. Skorobogatov further states, "This permits a new and disturbing possibility of a large scale Stuxnet-type attack via a network or the Internet on the silicon itself. If the key is known, commands can be embedded into a worm to scan for JTAG, then to attack and reprogram the firmware remotely." The only known fix would be to recall all chips in use for replacement, which is highly unlikely at this point."
The chip has an unique KEY that if it get's in the wrong hands can lead to a nice large scale problem. Someone knowing that UNIQUE key can do pretty much anything he wants. When the quote makes mention to Stuxnet = Stuxnet is a computer worm that attaches itself deep into a computer system (usually SCADA equipment) discovered in 2010 labeled as the 21th century trojan horse.
Here the thing get more complicated:
This (issue) has sparked much debate in the chip community and again raises the question as to why some of our highest security electronic devices are being made in a region that is widely known for stealing intellectual property rights (ring any bells?) and leading the trend in counterfeiting devices. Even if this case isn't found to be designed with malicious intent, doesn't this keep the door wide open for that to happen in the future?.
The chip is used by low cost and high and wide *options* that can offer. This catched my attention, in may some news portals posted about the risk of using this chip, someone halted on a boing 787 that with this backdoor problem that could allow the chip to be taken over via the internet.
The back door may have been inserted by Actel itself (they think but the opinions pretty much divided about who actually created that backdoor), whose ProASIC3 chip is used in medical, automotive, communications and consumer products, as well as military use.
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- Children from schools in the east of the borough have gathered at Leigh Sports Village for the biggest sporting event of the year.
- They will compete in a variety of activities including touch rugby, basketball and athletics.
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Bryan Milne: Southland sevens setup getting serious support
Southland sevens coach Bryan Milne says sevens programme can help unearth future Stags.
Highlanders Super Rugby loose forward Elliot Dixon at home in the No 6 jersey
Dixon is hoping to make the No 6 jersey his own this Super Rugby season.
Burdon: Still room on Highlanders bandwagon, for now.
OPINION: The reality is that space on the Highlanders bandwagon has shrunk like the polar ice cap over the summer.
One to remember
Ryal Bush trainer Hamish Hunter won't forget his fifth Wairio Cup success in a hurry.
Saunders records first training win
Former Stags rugby player Matt Saunders gained his first training win when outsider Just Ned won the Willy's Flooring Ltd Pace at Winton yesterday.
Brendon McCullum replaces Ryan Duffy in Otago Volts side
Southland's Ryan Duffy makes way for NZ captain Brendon McCullum for the Otago's Plunket Shield game against Canterbury tomorrow.
Changing of the guard with Southland sevens
Rookie Southland sevens coach Damien Pine says it is a changing of the guard.
Worker stars in Central Districts' Napier victory
In a game where the ball dominated, Central Stags opener George Worker still managed to star.
Jimmy Cowan focused on the Blues before ABs
Jimmy Cowan isn't expecting an All Blacks recall, but he won't ignore his cell if he gets one.
Fancy not a perfect fit for today's athletes
Sid Cumming has poured many volunteer hours into helping various sports in Southland thrive.
Volts suffer fifth straight loss against Central
The misery continues for the Otago Volts on the back of a six-wicket loss to the Central Stags at Hagley Oval today.
Dalgety on 999 NZ training wins
Cran Dalgety left the Rangiora racecourse on Thursday with a career tally of 999 New Zealand training victories.
Dalgety seeks milestone win at Wyndham
Cran Dalgety left Rangiora racecourse on Thursday with a career tally of 999 New Zealand training victories.
Pair get taste of top-level rugby
Playing rugby at national level was an eye-opener for Southland Boys' High School prop Shaun Stodart.
Talks continue over Super Rugby game
Discussions are continuing between Southland parties and the Highlanders over a Super Rugby game to Invercargill in May.
Willis Halaholo joins mates in Super Rugby
The inclusion of Willis Halaholo in the Hurricanes squad is good news for the Southland Stags.
In-form Doug Bracewell departs with Black Caps
All-rounder heads to UAE with confidence after playing major role in helping Stags claim early season honours in Plunket Shield.
Central in complete control against Otago Volts
Ben Smith's second first class century helped Central Districts to a big first innings and left Otago in trouble.
Rain dictates play between Central and Volts
Just 36 overs were bowled in Napier today as the Central Stags added a little to their innings.
Stags get the better of Otago Volts on first day
The Central Stags were smiling at the end of day one in their Plunket Shield clash with the Otago Volts in Napier.
Hardie win Stags player of year award again
Southland flanker John Hardie has won the Stags player of the year award for the second year in a row.
Ideal season shakedown for the Otago Volts
The Otago Volts get the chance to claim a couple of international cricket scalps during the next two days.
Southlanders named in Maori All Blacks
Four Southlanders have been named in the New Zealand Maori team to play Japan next month.
Burdon: Stags should be better next year
OPINION: Perhaps the best thing about watching the Stags play this season was imagining what they might look like next year.
High noon for Cowboy Te Whare
Pehi Te Whare agreed earlier this year to play a bit of club rugby league, thinking it would help his fitness.
Semifinal win a stretch too far for Southland
It had been a big month for the Southland rugby team and, in the end, it was too much.
Williams knocks rivals for six
Tim Williams kicked off with a hat-trick and later scored another to end yesterday's Wairio Trotting Club's annual mobile mile and ladies day fixture with six wins.
Winton harness tips
Jamie Searle's selections for today's Winton harness meeting:
Turbos end Stags' hopes at semifinal stage
Southland's championship rugby campaign is over after a 23-18 loss to Manawatu in Palmerston North.
It's just another knockout week for us - Mooar
Sudden death rugby has become familiar territory for the Southland Stags as they prepare to face Manawatu.
Wing Bryan Milne committed to maroon jersey
In 2001, Bryan Milne pulled on the Stags jersey for the first time.
A recipe for Soutland Stags success
Nathan Burdon takes a look at the five things the Southland Stags need to do to beat the Turbos.
Tuapati cements claim for Southland spot
Talemaitoga Tuapati has served a lengthy rugby apprenticeship, but it seems to now be all falling into place for the Stags hooker.
Brave bid gives Southland a chance in semis
Southland given enough points to advance
Southland will take renewed confidence into their championship semifinal against Manawatu after a heartbreaking miss in their Ranfurly Shield challenge on Saturday.
All square as Hawke's Bay keep Ranfurly Shield
Hawke's Bay had to work hard to overcome a brave challenge from Southland, drawing 20-20.
Gore HRC tips
Jamie Searle's selections for the Gore harness meeting today:
Lima Sopoaga is up for the Ranfurly challenge
Lima Sopoaga made his provincial debut for Wellington four years ago but surprisingly today will be his first crack at the Ranfurly Shield.
It's do or die as Soutland head to Hawke's Bay
Winning the Ranfurly Shield is one thing, but the Stags just want to put on a good performance at McLean Park this afternoon.
Sopoaga up for challenge
Lima Sopoaga made his provincial debut for Wellington four years ago but surprisingly tomorrow will be his first crack at the Ranfurly Shield.
Damien Pine to coach Southland sevens side
Successful Woodlands club coach Damien Pine will take charge of the Southland sevens team this season.
Stags can't check out again next week
The Southland Stags will head to Napier this week with a huge challenge in front of them to make the NPC semis.
Halaholo waiting for the Super call
Willis Halaholo is yet to get the call from a Super Rugby coach.
Counties bag bonus-point win over Stags
Counties Manukau produce strong second half display to overcome Southland 24-10 on a miserable Invercargill afternoon.
Stags confident Verran to fill Sopoaga's shoes
Jamie Verran was being lined up as the Stags No 10 this season and Brad Mooar is confident in the Woodlands player.
Golden oldies have life-long passion for rugby
By day they're farmers and stock agents but, every four years, they reignite their international rugby careers.
Lima Sopoaga to miss Stags' Counties match
Southland Stags star first five-eighth sitting out match against Steelers owing to a family wedding.
Mark Jackman hopes to return to Stags in 2015
Mark Jackman has been the Southland rugby team's Mr Fixit this season and he's hoping to return to the Stags in 2015.
Southland Boys' Josh Mason shows huge promise
Strapping Southland Boys' High School centre was a star of the Southland under-14 rugby team's unbeaten season.
Stags lock Craig Smith gets lift from start
Craig Smith rates Sunday's win over Canterbury as the best game of rugby he's played in.
Southland steel themselves for semifinal push
There's a spring in the step in Stagland, but also a realisation of the hard work ahead to make the NPC semifinals.
Vintage bus gets stuck in the sand after beach drive
Your chance to have your say for the 2016/2017 Southland Sports Awards
Budget 2017 funding 'short-changing' public health
Otago Regional Council's u-turn over use of 'Gypsy Day'
Man injured after forklift tips in Bluff
Sav's Sidelines: The big game, taking on the Lions, remembering 1997
Inform Northern Giants set their sights on New Zealand netball's big scalp, the Southern Steel
Southern Steel netball shooter Jennifer O'Connell mixing it up in defensive circle on return from injury
Southland vets take a run for penguins
Fiordland leads Southland's tourism growth
Hauroko Valley Primary School pupils off to the capital
Climbing to the top, students enjoy new playground
Call for separate Cromwell Memorial Hall group to 'steer development' after delays
Central Otago District Council to consider independent report into economic impact of ORC's proposed water plan changes
Otago Regional Council's u-turn over use of 'Gypsy Day'
Vintage bus gets stuck in the sand after beach drive
Farmer's windblown trees named among world's most beautiful
Man injured after forklift tips in Bluff
Highlanders fullback Ben Smith wary of Waratahs in return from ankle injury
Inform Northern Giants set their sights on New Zealand netball's big scalp, the Southern Steel
Southern Steel netball shooter Jennifer O'Connell mixing it up in defensive circle on return from injury


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is the National Gem of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone there for a long time, a belief dating back to the Druids. The stone is the
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, and was also popular in ancient times with the Romans, who used the stone for carving
seals. The Sumerians cut and engraved various quartz stones as cylinder seals and used them later as ring seals. As the Sumerians invented writing, quartz is probably one of the first gem stone materials to be written on, and also to be used as a stamp to make a written impression in clay. Some thousands of years ago, the Egyptians made beads, scarab figures, and other jewelry from many of the quartz stones (including the transparent
, prize of the quartz family).
There are many examples in various museums throughout the world, of carved
stones that were popular in Greece and Rome. These sometimes show the upper half of the body of a man with a hand upraised, pronouncing judgment. Sometimes just the head and shoulders of the man are shown, but always with the hand raised. These pieces are said to have been especially good to have around at the time, during a lawsuit. In the 14th century, it was common for the quartz crystal to be engraved with the image of a man in armor holding a bow and arrow. The stone supposedly guarded the wearer and the place where it was situated.
Quartz crystal has been used in religious and shamanistic systems for thousands of years. Quartz was long thought by ancients to be solidified water or ice. Because of its connection with water, the stone has been utilized to magically create rain in many parts of the Pacific, including
and New Guinea.
Contemporary Wiccans wear
, often combined with silver, during Full Moon rituals. Because quartz is also a goddess symbol, the crystal spheres are often placed on the altar during lunar rituals. The crystal's icy cold temperatures represent the sea. Two quartz crystals are also placed on Wiccan altars to represent the God and Goddess- the two primal, creative powers of the universe. Some may place a natural crystal there to represent the God, and a sphere for the goddess.
In Shamanistic terms, the
crystal is the shaman, and the shaman is the crystal. There is no difference between the two. Because of this, it is the perfect tool of the shaman and is utilized in rituals throughout the world. It is a common component of shaman's power bags or medicine bundles. In shamanic healing sessions, as well as home treatments, crystals are rubbed onto the afflicted part of the body to remove disease. The crystal can be placed on a painful part of the body and left there to rebalance bodily conditions and to remove blockages of energies, which many say result in illness.
was utilized in the Eleusinian mysteries to produce the sacred fire by concentrating the heat of the Sun to ignite wood chips. Quartz was also common among North American Indians in rite and spell, and ceremonial wands topped with quartz crystals have been found in Southern California. Cherokee shamans, acknowledging the crystal's power, kept it wrapped in buckskin when not in use. At regular intervals it would be "fed" deer's blood.
Mystical Powers of Smoky Quartz
*The information provided here is for entertainment and reference purposes only. It is based on centuries of folklore, most of which came about before the age of modern medicine. It is not meant as actual medical information. For advice about any of the illnesses listed, please visit a qualified physician.
Quartz has been long thought to be lucky for foresters and gardeners. Mystically, it is symbolic of the spirit and intellect of human beings. Throughout history, in the British Isles, crystals spheres of an inch in diameter were mounted in silver and worn as amulets against illness.
There are many beliefs in the powers of the smoky
stone in helping to heal certain physical ailments. Because smoky quartz is often naturally irradiated, it is excellent for treating radiation-related illness or symptoms that arise as a cause of receiving chemotherapy. It has been said that to dissolve pain, one must place a smoky quartz stone directly over the painful point.
is particularly effective for ailments of the abdomen, kidneys, pancreas, hips and legs. It relieves all sorts of other pain too, including headaches, and benefits the reproductive system, muscles and nerve tissues, as well as the heart. The stone dissolves cramps and strengthens the back. It also aids in the assimilation of minerals and regulates liquids within the body.
It has been said that a
crystal placed under the pillow offers psychic impulses in the form of dreams, which are the language of the deep conscious mind. It also ensures peaceful sleep. The stone is also known to relieve toothaches- a small crystal is placed against the gum to give relief from the toothache until the dental treatment is obtained. The stone can also be held in the hand to reduce fevers.
There are also many beliefs in the power smoky
has over the divine. Tumbled and polished quartz stones are inscribed or painted with runes and used as divination stones, and divinatory objects such as tarot cards are often stored with quartz.
Quartz's uses in healing, altering consciousness, and magic has linked it to the spirit of the New Age. Long neglected by people in most of the world, save for their industrial applications,
crystals are today a huge commercial business.
Quartz is believed to have the ability to neutralize energy. It aids in bringing the natural Yin and Yang energy flows within the body into balance, which is highly useful when the individual has tendencies to go from emotional highs to emotional lows, or when the natural polarities in the body's systems need to be brought back to the center. It is an excellent stone for those who work with energy as a means of treating both body and spirit. Several authors have recommended that smoky
be used when treating depression and fatigue, stating that it has solid value as a useful tool.
Quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and anchoring stones. It is a superb antidote to stress as it assists in tolerating difficult times with equanimity, fortifying resolve. To dispel stress, place a stone in hand and sit quietly for a few moments. To draw off negative energies, place point away from body. Point the stone towards the body to energize. The stone grounds spiritual energy and gently neutralizes negative vibrations. It blocks stress and assists elimination and detoxification on all levels. Quartz teaches you how to leave behind anything that no longer serves you. For example, it has been known to heal addictions and obsessions.
Psychologically, the stone is a mood elevator- it relieves fear, enhances security and safety, and brings on emotional calmness. It has been known to alleviate suicidal tendencies and ambivalence. It aids acceptance of the physical body and the sexual nature, enhances virility and cleanses the base charka so that passion can flow naturally. Mentally, it promotes positive, pragmatic thought and can be used to give clear insight and to neutralize fear of failure. It dissolves contradictions, promotes concentration, and alleviates communication difficulties. It is also an excellent aid for clearing the mind for meditation.
Quartz is beneficial to one who finds the need to move forward within himself. It can be extremely helpful to one who is contemplating his relationship with life, exploring his value system, and seeking inner meaning. When meaning is discovered, the magic of smoky
is said to be excellent in working to bring one's dreams into manifestation. Smoky quartz connects us with our higher self. It encourages us to take up contact with this higher self and to pray. It tells us to trust our intuition. As such, it is an excellent choice for those who are unaccustomed to the contact with our inner self.
A very practical belief about smoky
is that it is most useful in helping settle or calm a disagreement between people. Just as it can bring harmony to the natural energy system of the body, it may also bring about harmony and help to ground a quarrel. The unusual energy, which transforms quartz into smoky quartz, enables this stone to provide one with insight, learning how to see the nature of incarnate existence as a pathway towards spiritual joy.
Physical Properties and Science of Smoky Quartz
Quartz is by far the most versatile of any of the gem families. Among its members, it includes more variety and a larger number of gems than any of the other three mineral families put together. In the gem trade, the old saying "when in doubt, say
," still holds true. Quartz minerals are relatively inexpensive gems that offer a wide range of pleasing color alternatives in both transparent and nontransparent varieties, from translucent to opaque. They are a wonderful choice for affordable jewelry.
Quartz is one of the most common minerals on earth. The most famous variety of
is the
. Quartz comes in transparent and opaque colors and also comes colorless. Smoky quartz rates a 7 on the
hardness scale
. It is a tan to dark brown type of transparent quartz, and is sometimes incorrectly called smoky
. While it is not known for certain, it is believed that the color of smoky quartz comes from exposure to low grade radiation from uranium and thorium in rocks in the ground. In fact, smoky quartz can be made in a laboratory by exposing clear rock crystal to low-grade radiation.
Today, most of the smoky
on the market has been color enhanced or modified in some way. One indication of heat treatment is an excessive uniformity of color, particularly in dark specimens. In crystals, naturally smoky quartz is brown to the base, while irradiated specimens will show some white color. Smoky quartz is very plentiful and is popular for use in large sizes for beautiful brooches, large dinner rings and so forth.
When heated to temperatures of 300-400 degrees, smoky
will pale and lose its color, gradually becoming once again clear. When a smoky quartz is almost black in color, it is known as "morion," according to Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals.
Quartz occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks, particularly in granite and
. It also often occurs in granitic rocks that have small amounts of radioactivity. Quartz can be found in
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, Germany, Bavaria,
, Spain, Scotland, Switzerland, Madagascar,
, and the US (in Maine, Colorado and New Hampshire). The earth forms the
we know when natural quartz containing small amounts of aluminum is irradiated by exposure to natural radioactivity. Outstanding quality smoky quartz has been obtained from hot, hydrothermal veins in the Malagasy Republic and Brazil. In fact, crystals weighing up to 650 pounds have been found in Brazil. In the United States, Colorado produces some of the best smoky quartz.
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Quartz can easily be scratched or chipped so it is important to be careful not to wear it when you might be engaging in an activity that could harm the stone. The best way to clean your
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Schang, Laura and Lin, Vivian (2012) Delegated financing. In: McQueen, David V., Wismar, Matthias, Lin, Vivian, Jones, Catherine M. and Davies, Maggie, (eds.) Intersectoral Governance for Health in All Policies: Structures, Actions and Experiences. Observatory studies series(26). European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Copenhagen, Denmark, pp. 129-146. ISBN 9789289002813
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BEIJING, July 19 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to maintain a firm grip of its real estate market and consolidate previous achievements in bringing down home prices so as to prevent them from rebounding, according to an urgent government notice released Thursday.
"Local authorities must strictly implement the nation's property control policies. They should not relax the control and relevant requirements unauthorized," according to the notice.
"Those that have loosened up controls must set straight the policies," said the notice, which was jointly released by the Ministry of Land Resources (MLR) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
It also ordered local authorities to step up efforts in monitoring land pieces left idle even though they were sold.
The latest announcement came as the nation's housing prices and sales both showed signs of warming. Official data released Wednesday showed that 25 cities, out of a statistical pool of 70 major cities, saw new home prices rise in June from the previous month. The figure was drastically up from six cities that saw month-on-month price gains in May.
"Fluctuations have appeared recently in the property market and land market. Although they have not changed the overall picture, the complexities and instabilities have increased in the market," said the notice.
The notice ordered that local authorities prioritize land supplies for affordable housing. Meanwhile, supplies for ordinary commercial residential houses should be further increased, according to the notice.
The notice also said that the Ministry of Land Resources will enhance monitoring of the nation's land market in order to prevent the occurrence of high-priced land pieces for both commercial and residential property.
Local governments should set a reasonable starting price for land-use- right transfers. Meanwhile, local governments should make adjustments in advance to land auction plans if the land pieces involved are highly likely to see record bidding prices, the notice said.
Ma Xiaoming, a senior NBS statistician, attributed the recent price warming to recent interest rate cuts implemented by the government to bolster the slowing economy and the altering mind-set of home buyers who fear the prices will further pick up.
China has tightened its curbs on the property sector since 2010 as home prices rocketed beyond the reach of average wage earners. The government has restricted home purchases in several cities while requiring higher down payments and introducing property taxes. The clamp-down has since cooled the market gradually.
The central authorities have reiterated their firm stance on property market regulation many times this year.
Premier Wen Jiabao said earlier this month the government must make unswerving efforts to ensure house prices return to reasonable levels and block a price rebound that would undermine the effects of previous efforts.
China's home prices rebound in June
BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- More major cities in China saw home prices rise in June from May, as the country's property sector has showed signs of warming following government efforts to stimulate the slowing economy, official data showed Wednesday.
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BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhuanet) -- China's real estate investment growth slowed sharply in the first half of this year, dragging down the overall economy, as the central government pledges to maintain its curbs on the property market.
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Mehr Tarar was questioned by the Special Investigation Team probing the case in the Sunanda Pushkar case.July 18, 2016, 1:30 pm explore: India
Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins's Mother Urges Modi, Jaya to Release Convicts
The mother of Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's killing, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to ensure the release of her daughter and the other convicts. Nalini is facing a life term for the assassination of the former prime minister. "On May 9, I read that you had helped a girl get a heart surgery and saved her life. Similarly, my daughter for the past 25 years has been suffering in prison. Her daughter too is without her mother and father.To save her life I request the government to release my daughter and the other six people in jail on humanitarian grounds," the mother said.June 11, 2016, 3:30 pm explore: India
Madras High Court grants 1-day parole to Nalini; restrains her from giving interviews
Passing orders on Nalini's petition seeking three days leave, the Judge granted her 24-hour parole starting from 4 PM on Tuesday to 4 PM on Wednesday.March 8, 2016, 7:08 pm explore: India
Rajiv Gandhi assassin Nalini gets 24-hour parole to attend father's rites
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Rajiv Gandhi killer Nalini gets parole for last rites of father
Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been granted a 12-hour parole to attend the last rites of her father.February 24, 2016, 9:51 am explore: India
Journalist Nalini Singh to be questioned by SIT today in the Sunanda Pushkar death probe
SIT to question journalist Nalini Singh in former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's murder case on Friday.Subhajit Sengupta, January 23, 2015, 12:34 pm explore: India
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Sunanda Pushkar's conversation with journalist Nalini Singh just before her death reveals that Sunanda was upset over Shashi Tharoor's relations with Pakistani Journalist Mehr Tarar and had proof that the two had spent three nights in Dubai in June 2013.Parikshit Luthra, January 12, 2015, 10:48 am explore: India
Sunanda was upset about relations between Tharoor, Mehr Tarar: Journalist Nalini Singh to SDM
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25 May 2017 15:35
MORE than 1500 visitors flocked to this year's Festival in the Park in Rhyl.
Despite some early showers, organisers and supporters of the event - which was held in the Botanical Gardens on Grange road, put up gazebos to keep guests sheltered and were able to enjoy "an amazing day".
The day featured the Medieval Falconry team, chainsaw carving, donkey rides, the Vale Ladies Choir, Giant inflatables which included a gladiator joust and a giant equaliser, with two contestants pulling against one another on a giant bungee rope, a giant slide and Mr Magico put on a magic show.
There was also stalls, teddy tombola, adult tombola, fairground games, craft and plant stalls.
A spokesperson from the Botanical Gardens Community Association, said:
"Considering the rain first thing, which we expected to put people off, we had an amazing day with a vast number of visitors. Despite one or two things on the programme having to be cancelled we still ended up with lots for people to see. We had in the region of 1500 to 2000 visitors over the course of the day.
"I would like to thank everyone who came out despite the iffy weather and say a big thank you to all the volunteers who made the day such a success."
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Blindfolding children, spinning them around, and giving them a stick to whack a piñata is pretty nuts. Just imagine how many injuries arise from kids getting a little too aggressive in their hunt for candy. Some adults continue to play with piñatas, which can be dangerous after a few drinks. For better or worse, most grown up parties don't have piñatas, but that doesn't mean they're off limits. In fact, in spite of all the cheap Looney Tunes knock-offs and weird star shapes, artisan piñatas exist. The sixth annual "Mutant Piñata Show" will feature such works, as past exhibitions have included Sheriff Joe Arpaio in clown form, Hayao Miyazaki characters, and Arizona landmarks.
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Kendall, Jeremy (2000) The voluntary sector and social care for older people. In: Hudson, Bob, (ed.) The Changing Role of Social Care. Research highlights in social work series(37). Jessica Kingsley, London, pp. 65-84. ISBN 9781853027529
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Victoria BC Recreation
Throughout the Greater Victoria BC area there are endless possibilities for outdoor activities and eco-tourism, from "soft adventure" to the more challenging extreme activities. Southern Vancouver Island's temperate climate ensures many of these activities are available year round.
Victoria BC Recreation - Marine
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Whale-watching - whale watching companies abound with a variety of types of boats. There are zodiacs for the more adventurous and larger covered boats for those looking for a warmer, dryer outing. It is possible to leave from the Inner Harbour in Victoria, from Sidney or from Sooke. The excursions are usually for about 3 hours and include interpretation and viewing of many marine and wildlife species. As well as viewing orcas, sealions and other marine mammals you will also view our spectacular shorelines and rich ecosystem.
Your B&B hosts will be pleased to help you with information and reservations for this memorable experience.
Sailing - if you wish to have a sailing adventure there are companies who will take you out for several hours or a whole day if you wish. It is a wonderfully relaxing way to see the lovely Vancouver Island coastline.
Kayaking - whether a novice or experienced kayaker there are places throughout the region to rent a kayak. The Gorge waterway is a good place to kayak and it is accessible from downtown. Brentwood Bay is also sheltered, with lovely scenery. For ocean kayaking there are adventure centres in both Sooke and Sidney.
Scuba Diving - southern Vancouver Island has some of the best northern diving in the world. There are a number of companies who will rent you equipment, give you lessons or take you for a dive.
Fishing – there is great fishing for wild salmon and halibut. Local guides will take you out for four hours or a whole day. All you need is a fishing license which can be obtained locally easily.
Victoria Recreation - on Vancouver Island
This short video illustrates some of the outdoor recreational activities on Vancouver Island. You can enjoy most of these in the Victoria area on the SE corner of the island.
(Video courtesy of Tourism Vancouver Island.)
Hiking – there is a trail for everyone: from the easy Galloping Goose trail (a converted railway line) to the Todd Gowland trails which can be strenuous. Some of the most spectacular marine trails are in East Sooke Park and further up the coast is the Juan de Fuca trail which can be day tripped or can be a three or four day camping trip. There are too many trails to list here but you can research them at www.crd.bc.ca/parks.
Bird Watching – for those who wish to spend some peaceful moments watching the local birds there are wetlands like Witty's Lagoon in Metchosin and Whiffen Spit in Sooke or eagle viewing at Goldstream Park.
Horseback Riding- try the trail riding stables on the Saanich Peninsula. Lessons can be arranged.
Cycling - this part of the world is very cycling friendly with cycle and mountain bike trails and cycling paths on some roads. The Galloping Goose Trail is particularly popular. Many people commute via bike. A good resource is www.cyclingvictoria.com.
Swimming – Saanich Commonwealth Place has a full-sized pool, diving platforms, a wave pool, waterslide, sauna, steam room and gym.
Zip Lining - for the more adventurous there is a zip line just 30 minutes from downtown Victoria in the community of Sooke. Taking the Adrenaline is an exciting way to spend a few hours - strapped onto a cable and with the help of well-qualified guides you swing your way through old growth forest.
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Lemonade Diet Review: Does it Work?
The fasting diet the stars are drinking up.Top Rated Diets of 2017
What is it?
The Lemonade Diet is a weight loss fad diet that claims it can detoxify and cleanse the body. It's also known as the Master Cleanse Diet, and it became popularized by the celebrity Beyoncé who also used it.
Only liquids are allowed and it claims it's able to promote an improved digestive system for more energy, vitality, happiness, and overall health improvement. It was originally mentioned in a book but there have been numerous variations on this diet. Our review experts have researched many different dietsand the most effective for weight loss was found to be the 18Shake Diet. It combines an appetite suppressing meal replacement alongside a fat burning diet pill. Both have natural ingredients with no cheap fillers, stimulants, colors, preservatives, or artificial additives. Read more about the benefits of the 18Shake Diet by clicking the link here.
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Lemonade Diet Ingredients and Side Effects
For 10 days the goal is to only drink the following:
• Salt water mixture: 2 full tablespoons of non-iodized salt and a one quart of slightly warm water. First thing in the morning one has to drink this on a completely empty stomach.
• Lemonade drink: 10 ounces of spring or purified water are mixed alongside 2 tablespoons of either lemon or lime juice, a tenth of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. A minimum of 6 to 12 glasses need to be drank each day.
• A laxative or peppermint tea: The herbal laxative is needed for those who can't have a normal bowel movement. It's preferably drunk before bedtime in order for it to process fully by the body. Peppermint tea is also recommended as it can help reduce any bloating, stomach cramps, and nausea.
Under no circumstancesare there any other kinds of food allowed. This is to properly detoxify the body so it can flush out toxins and rejuvenate itself. After the full 10 days are done and weight loss results are achieved, it's then advised to slowly introduce light foods such as soup, juice, raw fruits, and raw vegetables.
Our experts have compiled a best of list for the highest rated weight loss diets, read which make the list via this link.
It's mentioned that side effects are possible, and that's why they allow for peppermint tea and the laxatives. Possible side effects revealed by the official diet are:
• Nausea, food cravings, headaches boredom, nausea, and lack of a normal bowel movement.
It's claimed that these kinds of side effects are normal, as it's the body flushing out harmful toxins. This is not proven however. These same kinds of symptoms are possible from eating a diet that is rich in sugary maple syrup, acidic lemon or lime juice, and a diet high in sodium. It may also be due to the lack of sufficientvitamins and minerals.
A Dr. Hansa Bhargava adds:
"If weight loss is your goal, it may work temporarily. Anytime you limit your food intake, especially this drastically, you will lose some weight"
Other issues mentioned by the doctor are:
"problem is, you will losemuscle mass. This diet puts you at risk for nutritional deficiencies, too"
As far as sustained weight loss the doctor saw no benefit:
"you will likely gain the weight back really quickly once you start eating normally"
These are serious issues which show that this diet has not enough nutrition, calories, and an unlikelihood of promoting positive weight loss results. This is why this fad diet has not been proven to be safe and effective. The doctor finally recommends:
"it is better to lose weight gradually with a balanced diet that makes sure you get the nutrients you need. Cross this one off your list"
For a comprehensive list of the highest rated weight loss diets, click on the link here.
Exercise is not mentioned by this diet, but it's unlikely with a 650 calorie limit that it would be advised. Health US News.com adds:
"it may even be dangerous to exercise when you're consuming so few calories. Ask your doctor before exercising while (on this diet)"
This can also potentially make it difficult to perform regular tasks as the caloric demands for both men and women are around 2,000. The Lemonade Diet offers less than half of the advised daily amount for maintenance and proper physical functions. This can potentially lead to issues such as fatigue and brain fog.
EDITOR'S TIP: Combine this diet with a proven meal replacement such as 18 Shake for better results.
Lemonade Diet Quality of Ingredients
While lemon or lime juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup can be healthy in moderation, relying on theingredients for weight loss is not a good way to lose weight. There are far too many potential issues with this mixture, as it does not have enough vitamins and minerals.
There's also a need for laxatives in order to promote a bowel movement, as no solid foods are allowed on this diet. The fact that one cannot rely on their own body for a natural process shows how potentially unsafe this diet is.
There's also a salt flush which can contain a large amount of sodium which can promote water weight gain. The extreme limit by eating only 650 calories is also another issue which can cause many side effects.
Better options for weight loss are available via the list of the top ranked weight loss diets.
The Price and Quality of Lemonade Diet
The price will likely be cheap since the bulk of the diet is limited and relies on the same basic foods. Howeverthere's no evidence that sustaining oneself on these kinds of foods would be safe and effective for weight loss. Health experts have also agreed that this is simply another fad diet lacking in sufficient nutrition and calories.
Due to the many potentially side effects which can damage the body, there's far too much risk involved with this diet.
Business of Lemonade Diet
The diet was first mentioned in a book called the "The Master Cleanse" which was published in 1976 by Stanley Burroughs. The creator has not provided any proof showing whether or not this is a safe and effective diet.
He has also been charged in many lawsuits for proving false and ineffective nutrition and health advice. He was a specialist in natural medicine, which is a field of medicine which his not accepted in the medical community.
Our experts have rated many weight loss diets, the best are featured in the link here.
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Customer Opinions of Lemonade Diet
Featured below are some reviews from users of the Lemonade Diet:
"This diet is very restrictive"
"I was miserable. I had no energy… felt like I wassuffering from a rare disorder"
"It's mostly nonsense from those who don't understand physiology or any aspect of medicine"
"The cleanse is not the best way to lose weight"
People often had extreme hunger pains from a lack of solid foods. There were major complaints as well from those who lose some weight but managed to pile it back on as soon as they ate normally.
The majority of users had trouble not thinking about food, and once they resumed eating they felt like they had to binge. Some failed to lose any weight at all.
Common symptoms were listed by users including nausea, headaches, fatigue, low blood sugar, mood swings, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and low mental performance. Some also experienced serious issues such as extremely low blood sugar and depression.
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Conclusion - Does Lemonade Diet Work?
The Lemonade Diet is similar to other fad diets which suggest limiting oneself to just a few foods. Only liquids are allowed, and the diet suggests only using it for 10 day periods. Since the caloric limit is 650 a day, this will likely result in weight loss. Any extreme caloric deprivation like this is known to promote weight loss. The issue is that it's not sustainable. Many people have experiencedseriousside effects, and they also mentioned how all the lost weight returned as soon as normal eating continued. The diet has also not been proven to be safe and effective. There are health professionals who have concluded that this diet is not safe or effective. It enforces a strict lack of calories with very little to no nutrients.
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does it really work? this is my first day of the 10 day detox im hoping to lose at least 15 pounds but i also want to cleanse my body so i can eat health the sea salt water is nasty but i felt a difference in my body
I did detox for 10 days and lost 25 lbs. I did the swf and the tea alternating between the two every couple days/ I also did not want to pay for the Grade B syrup so instead I google an alternative and used Domino brand Agave Nectar the dark one. I have used other brands since and they work fine. Make sure you drink all your liquid too. Don't do more lemonade than water bc it gave me sour stomach once but I made sure to drink equal parts from then on. I have done the diet three times. I did gaind weight back eventually bc I did not stick to my workouts and reasonalkbe portions. I kept saying. I will just go back on the diet to loose the weight. Its easier said than done bc this diet takes a lot will. The first time I did it was the most successful bc I went to sleep when I got home lol. Also, it gets easier after the third day. I begin to feel more energized and sharper,
This diet really requires a lot of willpower. This is my 6th day but I cheated the diet basically every day with either one meal or a fruit. I cannot manage the saltwater flush anymore. I only lost 6lbs though but I know its because I have not stick with it. Gonna try it again and stick with it for at least 7 days.
I've done the detox twice. Last year I did it for 10 days and lost a stone. However I soon fell into bad habits and a year on I have just completed it again and lost 10 pounds. My flatmate however didn't put any of the weight back on
Because she carried on with 5:2 and lost even more weight. I liked the diet but it is a quick fix. If you have an athletic figure DO NOT do this diet you'll loose all the hard earned muscles and left with wobbly fat. The detox must
Be followed by an after plan. If you stick to it then the detox won't be in vain and you will loose even more weight. Because you will be use to fasting after the detox then the 5:2 won't be difficult for you!
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I like lemon detox. It's good to give your body some break from the regular digestion process and let it focus on other important work instead.
I'm using VidaThin lemon detox currently. I have been able to lose over 7lbs. It tastes great. I get the essential nutrients from it which do not let me feel lightheaded or weak during the fasting.
This is day on for me and I just drunk the sat water flush ad t felt like I d to puke but I started eating little pieces of the lemon rind and it went away. Excited to see if this really works im going for ten days. I am 5'3 and 162 pds so im really trying to get this baby weight off... fingers crossed
***Please understand this isn't about weight loss it is a DETOX but you may lose a few ponuds because you are not consuming food. There is only one way to lose and keep off weight. That is a combination of a baIanced diet, weight lifting and cardio.
I have done this DETOX before. The first time I did it for 10 days straight. Once my 10 days were completed I didnt have cravings for junk food or soda and I felt great. Yes, you get hungry while doing this detox but just drink another 6-8ozs and the hunger goes away.
I would encourage all who are considering this read the Master Cleanser Book by Stanley Burroughs to fully understand the benefits of doing this detox. There are a lot of companies trying to make money off of him. I have provided a link below so you can order the book to learn the benfits of this detox system.
I'm starting this tomorrow for 4 days. Im going to do it only from friday to monday each week because I find it difficult to control what i eat and drink on the weekends, i figure if i HAVE to stick to this it will force me not to drink alcohol or eat unhealthy food. Then eat right and exercise the other three days of the week. we'll see how it goes. I see a lot of people do it for 7-10 days or more but i think if i switch it up it wont be so difficult for me to stick to. I get bored if im doing the same thing too long.
Im on day one of this diet...
Will Master Cleanse help me lose inches? Hi guys,Will this diet help me lose inches?Appreciate a prompt reply.God bless :) on my 2nd day of Master cleanse diet
Will this diet help me lose inches?
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thanks guys
am on day 4 of this cleanse and i feel great,,,lost 8 pounds already,,
I'm on day two and I feel fine. Cravings are very annoying and I am feeling a little tired. It is difficult to keep up with my piles of school work while doing his. But I hate feeling uncomfortable with my fat rolls in school so I'm hoping this will help with that.
I know a lot of people say this is a scam or unhealthy, that you gain the weight right back. I understand these concerns but I think the benefits, even if temporary, will show me what I can do if I out my mind to it. I hope I can resist my cravings for the coming days.
Hi my name is Shirley. I am 5'2 and current 162 pounds. I'm currently working into my Day 2... my BMI is 29.6 = Overweight. I'm hoping to get it down to 20. Wish me luck!! Honestly the first cup was gross...but it's really growing on me. Will power, if you don't have it you can't do it..... I was with my boyfriend and he was eating chinese food(I LOVE) and all i could do was stare, smell, and ask him to describe how great it was. lol it was quite satisfying. I'm planning on doing it for 10 days.. maybe 14 i'm not sure yet. But I'm also planning on hitting the gym and probably do the elliptical for 30-60mins. depends how i feel!!! Good luck everyone
can it b possible?? So Im going to start it in 2 days (waiting on my shipment) its Nov. 24 2012 and im going on vacation on Dec. 29 so hopefully by then I'll b 20 lbs lighter or even 15, you guys think its posible?????
I am confused by how many people are proudly saying they are attempting this insane diet. IT IS BAD FOR YOU! YOU WILL GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK! YOU CAN DO SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR BODY!
I'm 14, 5'7" and about 160 pounds. I'm not huge, I have a rather athletic build but I do have some fat I'd like to get rid of. Not only that but I want to start of my school year with a fresh start in my health. I heard that doing this also helps kick cravings like junkfood? That would help me immensely because I feel myself going on eating binges more and more. I do a lot of athletic training but still have stubborn fat that doesn't seem to want to leave, and I would also like to cleanse out my body. Would this be a good idea for me?
Hello my name is Katrina Floyd. Today is Day 1 for me. It has been hard. I work at the hospital so I'm trying to keep myself busy. But i am craving food. I am 20 years old and i weigh 208 pounds. Im hoping to lose 10 pounds. I am doing this diet to lose weight and to be healthy. I am going to try to stay on this diet for 7 days. Hopefully it goes well for me. If anyone has any advice or words of encouragement please reply.
The Master Cleanser Diet, also known as The Lemonade Diet, is a fasting plan that will shed pounds quickly. The diet was created by Stanley Burroughs more than 50 years ago. Burroughs, a proponent of varying alternative health remedies, had no medical or nutritional training.
The Lemonade Diet claims that its fasting technique rids the body of toxins that are induced by bad diet, lack of exercise and "negative mental attitudes." But where does the lemonade come into play? Well, that's all your going to ingest for 7-10 days. The magic elixir, purported to have been used by celebrities like Beyonce, Denzel Washington and Robin Quivers (of the Howard Stern Show) has grown in popularity, evidenced by the user video diaries that can be found on sites like YouTube.
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- Fast weight loss, although there are no scientifically proven benefits to the Lemonade Diet, but that's obviously going to happen when you starve yourself
- There is no medical evidence that cleansing diets work to rid the body of toxins
- It's a short-term solution to something that needs to be a lifetime change
- The Lemonade Diet, like all extended fasts, can have adverse effects on your organ function and metabolism.
The Lemonade Diet has fasters drink anywhere from 6 to 12 glasses of lemonade daily. The maple syrup diet recipe for the concoction is as follows:
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. real maple syrup
- 1/10 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 8 oz. water
Exercise is not addressed on The Lemonade Diet. And how could you properly exercise when you are fasting on a liquid diet?CONCLUSION
Fasting, or "cleansing" diets, are fantastic bait for people looking for a quick fix to their weight woes. It's why celebrities are drawn to it. Maybe any possible health risks are okay for them, since they can write it off as a danger they take on for their career. But for the rest of us who should be thinking about a lifetime solution, look for something you can live with forever.Common Misspellings
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Prior to the announcement that Russell Westbrook would be out until after the All Star break with another knee surgery, the Thunder bench was performing in a way that was above and beyond what anyone could have expected. The surprise emergence of second year guard Jeremy Lamb – along with the shockingly mature play of rookie center Steven Adams – had led to a more complete and consistent unit than the Thunder have ever had before. Combine those two with the always stellar play of Nick Collison, the explosive offensive game of Reggie Jackson and Derek Fisher's everlasting Derek Fisher-ing, some were calling it the best Thunder bench ever. And they were right.
But things change.
Reggie Jackson's necessary move to the starting lineup meant that another player had to step up on the bench if the Thunder were to continue playing with a 10 man rotation, something they have traditionally done. That man was Perry Jones III, the second year forward who had played sparingly since Westbrook's initial return.
With the loss of Jackson, a fairly ball dominant scorer with some serious passing ability, the Thunder bench lost its primary creator. Left to fend for themselves, the same Jackson led offense just couldn't work. The system needed to change. And it did.
With Derek Fisher bringing the ball across half-court for the new Thunder all-bench unit – I wouldn't really call it running the point, he's just a tiny shooting guard with acceptable handles – they lost just about all of the point guard type creation an NBA offense so often needs to thrive. Out with the isolations and Jackson-centric set ups like pure pick-and-rolls, in with some serious ball movement, player motion and off-the-ball screens.
The current Thunder all-bench unit is averaging a solid 102.6 points per 100 possessions in 49 minutes together this season, though that number has been dropping since they started playing so frequently (it was over 108 ppp less than 2 weeks ago). The Thunder offense has struggled mightily since Westbrook's absence, but looking to the bench for inspiration may be the place to start, as funny as that sounds.
Each player has a role in this system. Perry Jones III has chipped in by providing an unexpected ability to space the floor. He often stands in the corner for entire possessions, but due to the fact he has shown a propensity for taking threes (he's even hit about 40% of them so far), teams guard him out there. Corner threes are something the Thunder just aren't good at, and they don't take many of them, which is strange in itself because so many of the better offensive teams in the NBA hit them at an outrageous rate. PJIII's development in this area could be huge for the team moving forward, and will continue to earn him playing time.
Aside from Perry Jones providing spacing in the corner, Jeremy Lamb has shown the ability to do much of the same. The two of them combined have shot 11-20 from the right corner this season, supplying over 1/3 of the Thunder makes from that location. That said, they have shot 6-32 from the left corner, where the Thunder as a team are an abysmal 30-111 (27%). No, I don't understand it either, but most teams guard corner threes by default, so they need to continue making it part of the offense. It provides necessary floor spacing, and the shots will begin to fall. Eventually. I think.
The true focal points of the Thunder bench unit, however, are the screen games of Nick Collison and Steven Adams. All these guys do is set picks! They create offense with their screens alone, and the whole system is set up around their propensity for setting them. Here's a short video showing what the Thunder all-bench unit does when it operates effectively, despite their perceived lack of offensive abilities:
No, there aren't an outrageous number of examples of this unit scoring points, and they won't be breaking through good starting defenses anytime soon, the offensive talent just isn't there. But is goes to show how important the system is. And that's exactly why The Thunder should use more of these sets with the starting lineup (and other lineups with Kevin Durant and Reggie Jackson on the floor).
The main weakness of the Thunder on the offensive side of the ball has often been their lack of creativity and total team involvement, especially late in games. It has gotten better through the years, no longer is it just Westbrook trying to get the ball to KD for ten seconds, realizing that he can't and then creating a shot for himself, but there are still problems. Problems that have only become more evident since Russell Westbrook was sidelined for the second time this season.
But all of the talk about the Thunder struggling without Russell Westbrook is starting to sound less like a truth about an adjustment period and more like a downright excuse. I know the Thunder start two players that aren't particularly capable offensively – or, at least they're used in a way that makes it seem so – and that the offense will never be as good as it is without Russ, but why can't it be relatively efficient? Why can't they move the ball and set picks to set up their best options while avoiding terrible isolation sets and over-dribbling? Why can't they be more like the all-bench unit described above?
That all-bench unit has an assist percentage (the percentage of made field goals that are assisted) of 64.9%, the third highest of any Thunder five man unit that has played at least 24 minutes together, and the highest of any Thunder five man unit that doesn't contain Russell Westbrook. Could that unit score without passing the ball well? Nope. But that's the point! And they don't even have a real point guard.
Specifically, in "clutch time" since Russell Westbrook went down (5 minutes or less, +/- 5 point margin), the Thunder team has an assist percentage of 28.6%, which simply means they are playing isolation ball and hoping for Durant to work miracles most of the time. Sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn't (the Thunder are 1-3 in games that have entered "clutch time" since Christmas). This isn't efficient, and it really needs to change, regardless of who the personnel are on the court.
There is reason for hope, however. The adjustment period referenced above required the team to move through a period of uncertainty, but the success of the Thunder all-bench unit may be wearing off on other Thunder units, and – most importantly – Scott Brooks. The first piece of real evidence of newfound offensive efficiency in their recent games came against the Bucks on Sunday night. And it was a total team effort.
After a start that saw the Thunder leading 14-10 at the end of the first, and shooting 28.6% at the half, there was progress. With 5:48 to go in the third, and the Thunder clinging to a one point lead against the worst team in basketball, Jeremy Lamb checked in for Kendrick Perkins, giving the Thunder a lineup of Reggie Jackson, Lamb, Thabo Sefolosha, Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka. Out of nowhere, amidst the Westbrook-less struggles, late game collapses and isolation debacles, an offense emerged. One with real ball movement, real screens and a real propensity for playing real basketball. Yes, it was against the Bucks, it came at home, and they were due to play better eventually (if you believe in such things). But it was also beautiful. From that point through the end of the game, the Thunder made 18 baskets. 15 of them were assisted. The other three were created off of offensive rebounds, another side effect of creating mismatches with screens and ball movement. Below is the video of those 18 possessions. Watch how many players touch the ball on each possession and how much the players move, regardless of who they are or their perceived offensive abilities:
Including free throws, the Thunder scored 25 points in the last 5:48 of the third quarter against the Bucks, a number that they have had trouble reaching in entire quarters since Westbrook went down. The Thunder scored 39 points in the third, one point short of their third quarter team record.
A Durant isolation is not necessarily a bad play. But why not set him a pick first and force a mismatch, then isolate him on a player half his size? An isolation after that may well just be a good play. This breakthrough against the Bucks should act as a blueprint for future offensive success, even if it won't be this simple when playing against better teams.
And all of the progress that the Thunder make with Russell Westbrook out has to continue to be implemented upon his return as well. Few point guards in the league play as well as Westbrook does off the ball. He played off the ball in college, and his proclivity for cutting to the basket is an underutilized weapon that the Thunder would be wise to learn to use in his absence, so that it can be seamlessly made a bigger part of the system when he comes back.
Moving forward without Russell Westbrook won't be easy, but if the Thunder get it right, they could be even better when he returns.
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The Mark and 909 win Burien Top Chef contest
The people have spoken.
So have the critics.
The people's choice for Burien's top chef is Rogelio Rios of the Mark Restaurant.
The food critics picked chef Ryan Nielcen of 909 Coffee and Wine.
Those were the results of the Burien Top Chef competition held March 20 at HomeTask Network in Burien.
All this was a preliminary event for the second annual Burien Bites on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Participants will tour Burien restaurants sampling special bites prepared at each establishment. They will then vote for their favorite bite and the winning restaurant will be awarded the Burien Bites trophy.
Rios won the Top Chef people's choice award with 56 points for his corn and black bean salsa fresca.
Second place went to 909 with 51 points and Sidestreet Kitchen garnered third place with 44 points.
Top Chef participants sampled dishes prepared at each competing restaurant. Each sampler was given five stones to vote with. They could use all five stones to vote for one chef or distribute them among multiple chefs.
The critic's choice, Nielcen prepared two dishes—asparagus salad with a cilantro vinaigrette and fettuccine with mushrooms and asparagus.
The four critics awarded 98 points to Nielcen and 909. In second place was Joe Ladine of Chef 2 the Rescue with 93 points and Sidestreet Kitchen with 89 points was third.
"I'm pretty excited about this," Nielcen declared. "I've never done anything like this before."
Nielcen has worked at 909 in Olde Burien for three years.
The competition began with the chefs picking up a sealed box of four ingredients supplied by Freggies.com, an organic produce supplier that services Burien and other neighborhoods. The ingredients were cilantro, asparagus, tangerines and garlic.
The chefs took the boxes back to their establishments and prepare dishes using the ingredients. They could use other supplies from their restaurants but needed to highlight the four ingredients in their preparation. They had to return to HomeTask within 90 minutes with their finished dish for the critics and participants to sample.
Meanwhile, a videographer who filmed their adventure trailed each chef. The films will be available on YouTube. The volunteer videographers are also competing for prizes.
Jerrod Sessler, HomeTask CEO, estimated 120 people plus 30 to 40 additional members of participating restaurants and film crews crammed into HomeTask's small downtown Burien headquarters for the event.
Proceeds from the Top Chef and Burien Bites events will go to local charities including the Highline Schools Foundation, Highline Food Bank, New Futures, YETI and HomeTask Cares Foundation.
The four food critics share an interest in healthy eating.
Burien resident Julia Bringolf is a food and wine enthusiast with special experience in fresh, healthy family meals that are easy to make.
Candice Clem is a local nutritional consultant and certified kettlebell instructor.
Annie Easter is the mastermind behind Annieeatsclean.com.
Deanna Morauski writes for her food blog, theoldhen.com, as well as hosting guests at her Snoqualmie bed and breakfast.
Other participating restaurants were Arcadia, Archie's Mexican, Bison Creek Pizza & Pub, El Fogoncito, Emerald Cove Catering, Mama Sambusa's African Kitchen, Mick Kelly's Irish Pub and Osteria de Primo,
More details on the upcoming Burien Bites are available at Facebook.com/burienbites or BurienBites.com.
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Stars of Hollywood and music came to Auckland last night and rocked on despite torrential rain.
About 50,000 fans crammed into Western Springs Stadium and braved lashing rain to see the Foo Fighters, and actor Jack Black's band Tenacious D.
Actor and comedian Black - star of School of Rock and The Holiday - opened for the Foo Fighters with his band. He has a close link to New Zealand, having been here to work in Sir Peter Jackson's King Kong in 2004.
Plastic ponchos and band t-shirts were the standard uniform of the enthusiastic but drenched fans at Western Springs last night.
On the final show of their world tour, the Foo Fighters took to the stage at 8.20pm for their one-off show. Their music could be heard throughout inner-city Auckland.
One person on Twitter reported they could hear the concert 4km away, and Cate Owen said she could hear it from Kingsland. "That's 2kms away ... Boys must be loud tonight!," she posted on Twitter.
Despite the huge crowd and the torrential rain, emergency services said they did not have any problems.
It was the second time the Foo Fighters had performed in New Zealand this year - their Christchurch Earthquake fundraiser in March raised more than $350,000.


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