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Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced that the Food and Drug Administration has provided additional 510(k) market clearance for the PROLIFT Expandable Spacer System.
"The new 8mm-10mm widths of the PROLIFT Expandable Spacer System are essential additions to our innovative Micro Invasive portfolio. The new sizes will more than double our current footprint options for PROLIFT which will allow us to accommodate a wider range of patients and their unique pathologies.
As with our other expandable devices, the new PROLIFT additions can be post-packed in situ and feature our proprietary OSSEO-LOC surface technology with 400-600 microns of porosity creating an environment for potential bone on-growth, said Mariusz Knap, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Life Spine.
As opposed to traditional static interbodies, PROLIFT was engineered to reduce the need for surgical steps, such as sequential trialing, and in turn reduce operating time. Additionally, the new smaller widths are designed to decrease patient trauma through smaller incisions and less retraction.
The system offers streamlined and intuitive instrumentation and is complemented by Life Spine's full suite of PLIF and TLIF access, disc preparation and posterior fixation.
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EIGHTEEN months ago Amy Haughey was told her baby boy would probably die within hours of birth -- but yesterday he was the page boy at her wedding.
Little Jamie Boyce faced a battle for survival after he was born 13 weeks premature, weighing only 2lb 11oz.
Ms Haughey (23) and boyfriend Shaun Boyce (27) were told by medics when her waters broke at 19 weeks, Jamie would probably be born within hours and it looked like there would be no hope of him surviving.
But Jamie defied the odds and was born by emergency caesarean section at 27 weeks.
Yesterday, although he has just started walking, he was the blue-eyed boy in the bridal party at his parents' wedding along with his older sister, three-year-old Rachel.
Ms Haughey and Mr Boyce tied the knot in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, Co Donegal, and little miracle Jamie wore a suit to match the groom.
The only difference is that while his father wore black shoes, Jamie had runners in blue and white -- the colours of his dad's football team, Naomh Conaill in Glenties.
Ms Haughey said that during her crisis pregnancy she looked up stories of experiences like hers on the internet.
"Most of them had sad outcomes but there was the odd happy story and that was what I clung to," she said.
"Finally, everything worked out and what a lovely wedding with Jamie as the page-boy."
Jamie was born long before most babies enter the world, and he was christened within minutes and rushed to another hospital.
He spent almost four more months in hospital before he was allowed to go home to Glenties.
Ms Haughey said: "Jamie has just started walking, helping himself along with one hand. His godmother, Geraldine Gavigan, one of my bridesmaids, held him by the hand.
"Although many children would be walking unaided at Jamie's age, his physio has explained because he was born in June when it should have been September we have to make allowances. So, although he is 18 months, he really is only at the walking stage of a 15-month-old.
"Heaven knows what he will be like when he is really running around. Already, he is a busy boy. He is into everything.
"His favourite pastime is breaking photo frames so everything has to be put up high out of his reach.
"He is really full of life. He is a joy to have and it's wonderful that he can enjoy our wedding."
Jamie was also at the wedding reception last night, more than an hour's drive away in Burt, where 160 guests celebrated. But he's not going on the honeymoon.
Ms Haughey said: "Mammy and daddy are getting away for a few days on our own. Jamie and Rachel will be cared for by their two grannies.
"But as a reward for being so good on this day they are getting their own trip with us later in the year to Disneyland."
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On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of UGA Cortona, the exhibition "Baci from Cortona" displays personal photographs and memories collected through an open-call targeted at Cortonese and Americans. Using photography as medium, "Baci from Cortona" tells the story of two cultures that for 50 years have intertwined and enriched each other, leaving a deep mark in the lives of those who experienced this adventure.


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New TH8 base with Replays 2018!! COC Town Hall 8 (TH8) Trophy Base Design/Layout- Clash of Clans
Hey guys we are here with the new TH8 Base with Replays layout. This base layout is really good for holding back the air as well as ground attacking strategy in Clash of Clans. Because in this layout Town Hall is placed in the middle of the base where it is heavily guarded with those defensive buildings that do some heavy damage and splash damage to the opponent's troops.
So we have placed all three Wizard Towers, three Air Defenses, three Hidden Tesla and Bomb Tower around the Town Hall along with Geared Archer Tower. That's why it will be very hard to get the Town Hall in this layout. Also, we have created the unique wall layout that will diversify the opponent's ground troops which will help a lot in winning the defense.
And All the main defensive buildings are back up with the remaining defensive buildings like Archer Towers, cannons, Air Sweeper and mortars. Also, all the available traps are well placed in this layout. we have placed traps in every single compartment of the base.
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by Deb McMillan, VP, Public Policy
|Governor Dayton gives his final State of the State address on March 14, 2018
Andrea Ferstan, TwinWest's Vice President of Talent and Workforce testified in favor of SF2434 last week, a bill that would modify the use of workforce development funds to provide greater flexibility on the use of those funds.
Governor Dayton gave his final State of the State address last week. He focused on the legacy he will leave behind and reminded the crowd of his priorities: additional education funding, expansion of health insurance coverage, and clean water initiatives.
Governor Dayton also released his supplemental funding bill last week that includes $226 million of new spending and undoes some previously agreed to tax provisions including elimination of the business property tax inflator and the tobacco tax inflator. His proposal holds the estate tax threshold at $2.4 million, which is scheduled to go to $3 million under current Minnesota law and is now $11 million at the federal level. The Governor's supplemental budget fails to provide most of the tax relief afforded business under the new federal tax law, missing an important opportunity to make Minnesota businesses more competitive. We will continue to work with legislators to encourage them to adopt federal tax provisions to make Minnesota businesses more competitive.
Legislators in both bodies must act on bills prior to the second deadline, March 30, to keep them in play for this session.
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'Autumn Tale'and `Winter Sonata` in July
KBS dramas 'Autumn Tale' and 'Winter Sonata' will be aired in the Arab region for the first time ever. The Egyptian state-owned broadcasting company ERTU (Egypt Radio and Television Union) announced its plan to air KBS' ' Autumn Tale' and 'Winter Sonata' on ERTU`s Channel 2 from July in the entire Egyptian and Middle East region via satellite and ground waves.
The Egyptian dailies Al-Ahram and Al-Akhbar reported about the first-ever broadcasting of KBS` dramas in the Middle East region on May, 17. ERTU is the largest broadcasting company in the Middle East and Africa. Currently, the Arab Emirates state-owned broadcasting company Abu Dahbi TV is considering airing the Korean dramas from September as well. Some major broadcasting companies in the Middle East region, such as the Lebanese LBC (Lebanese Broadcasting Corp.), Future TV, Jordan TV and Qatar TV, plan to follow suit, too.
KBS and the Korean Overseas Information Center launched this project in a joint effort to promote friendship with other countries, rather than merely export broadcasting programs overseas. Although Korea holds vigorous economic and diplomatic exchanges with the Arab region, its cultural exchanges with the region have been passive thus far. With so many serious geopolitical issues to be agreed upon, such as the dispatch of additional Korean troops to Iraq, the two KBS dramas are expected to serve as a momentum for bolstering Korea`s cultural exchanges with the Arab countries.
The airing of the two dramas in the Arab region is also meaningful in that it will set firm footing for promoting Korean programs in the Middle East. Nadia Hallim, director of ERTU`s Channel 2 who participated in the evaluation of the two KBS` dramas, said that she agreed to air the two dramas because, as a former program host, she liked their superior quality and enchanting content very much. The airing of the Korean dramas, which have enjoyed high popularity worldwide, by the Egyptian broadcasting company is expected to test the potential of exporting broadcasting content to the Middle East market in the future.


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LONDON (ICIS)--Operating rates at global methyl methacrylate (MMA) producers have been cut in order to manage the current oversupply.
In Asia, a series of heavy stoppages have been announced for February with producers bringing outages forward to cope with an abundance of product and weak demand.
There have also been numerous announcements of reduced rates, including Evonik's plants in Germany, the Saudi Methacrylate (SAMAC) plant in Saudi Arabia and an array of plants in Asia.
Despite significant decreases in first-quarter and January contracts, there has been further downward pressure on February contracts.
First-quarter MMA prices concluded at €2,260-2,290/tonne FD (free delivered) NWE (northwest Europe), a €150/tonne decrease on the low end and a €200/tonne decrease on the high end from the fourth quarter.
The January MMA contract settled at €2,495-2,515/tonne FD NWE, a €100/tonne decrease on the lower end and a €125/tonne decrease to the high end.
Economic uncertainty has also exacerbated poor sentiment in the global market with many viewing February as the true test of its overall health.
So far this year and throughout the fourth quarter, demand has been sluggish. This has been attributed to buyers awaiting further price decreases, a slowdown in the automotive sector, worries over Brexit and a general lack of consumer confidence.
Spot prices are currently stable following a €100/tonne drop last week. However, further price drops are expected in February when Asian imports, which were ordered in December, begin to arrive in the region.
Softness in underlying demand has resulted in limited activity on the spot market, with buyers receiving a high number of offers from traders.
It has also resulted in increased demand for prompt delivery because buyers are reluctant to commit to orders with longer lead times as they believe that prices could erode in the meantime.
Given this month's production cuts in Asia, imports into Europe are likely to fall in mid-March, which should realign the global supply and demand balance.
|Capacity (tonne/year)
|Saudi Methacrylates
|Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
|To drop run rates in Feb; production adjustment
|Shandong Hongxu
|Shandong, China
|Restarted in late Jan; maintenance
|Lotte MCC
|Yeosu, South Korea
|C4 No 1: To shut 2 weeks in Mar
|Mitsubishi Chemical
|Otake, Japan
C4 No 1: To shut 4
months from Mar; planned maintenance,
C4 No 2: To shut 1 month from mid-Feb
|Formosa Plastics Corp
|Mailiao, Taiwan
|To shut 1 month from mid-Feb
|Lotte Chemical
|Yeosu, South Korea
|To shut 1 month from mid-Feb
|Lucite International
|To shut 2 months from Feb; production control
|Thai MMA
|Map Ta Phut, Thailand
|C4 No 2: Shut 20 days in Jan; planned maintenance
|Petro Rabigh
|Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
|Target to restart H1 Jan; unplanned glitches
|Huizhou MMA
|Huizhou, China
|Shut in early Jan; production adjustment
Any realignment will, however, depend on demand which remains weak from both the automotive and construction sectors. Coatings demand is normally lower at this time of year, although some coatings players saw consumption 10% lower than forecast in January.
Oversupply in the market is in stark contrast to the dynamics seen in recent years, with prices correcting from the historic highs hit in early 2018.
Longer-term price sustainability has been a key topic in the market for the last year, with many expecting continued downward pressure as global supply and demand dynamics ease.
However, prices are not expected to return to the lows of 2016 when underinvestment in the industry contributed to the severe outages experienced in 2017.
The cost basis has also increased since 2016, which would result in margins for producers being at an even lower levels than in 2016.
There has been much debate over prices and whether they could fall to the €2,000/tonne level on the spot market, with some deals confirmed at this level last week.
However, the vast majority of sellers remain above this, and while lowers prices remain a possibility later this month, many deem the lower end of the range as more accurate for sellers who need to move volumes urgently.
Going forward, changes to the trade agreement between the EU and Japan could impact on the European market, with 0% duty on imports in effect from 1 February.
This is likely to shift trade flows, with higher exports from Japan and Asian sellers with multiple sites moving material from the country with the lowest duty with Europe.
Trade agreements with the EU are a hot topic at the moment because of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. Any outcome of this will certainly impact on Lucite International and its 200,000 tonne/year Cassel facility in the UK.
For some, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit is the main concern in the MMA market, with worries about supply a thing of the past for buyers.
Nearly all MMA is polymerised to make homopolymers and copolymers, the largest application being the casting, moulding or extrusion of PMMA or modified polymers.
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New fund created to tackle AMR
The Tripartite Alliance, made up of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has created the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund, which has a five-year goal of reducing AMR.
The initiative is being supported by a US$5m contribution from the Netherlands Government, to start off the US$70m funding appeal set by the Tripartite Alliance for 2019-2020. The fund will be used primarily to provide technical support to countries that are designing National Action Plans on AMR.
The main goal of the fund is to create "a world where infectious diseases can continue to be treated with effective and safe antimicrobials and one in which resistance is monitored and controlled at a slower pace". Activities include awareness-raising and the drafting of national action plans, surveillance of AMR trends, and better ensuring responsible antimicrobial sales and use patterns.
Key challenges identified around AMR include: responsible use and stewardship, whilst ensuring access to existing and new antimicrobials; universally agreed priorities and mechanisms to foster innovation; and the transformation of animal husbandry to substantially reduce antimicrobial use while boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security and safety.
"We all have a role to play to protect the efficacy of antimicrobial agents and the AMR Trust Fund gives us the opportunity to support the efforts of the different sectors at national, regional and global levels," said OIE director general Dr Monique Eloit. "AMR must be addressed in a One Health approach and supported by long-term commitments from all stakeholders. The OIE is committed to supporting the animal health sector in fulfilling its commitments to ensure that both animals and humans will continue to benefit from available and efficient antimicrobials to treat their diseases for the future."
FAO deputy-director general, climate and natural resources Maria Helena Semedo added: "FAO is fully dedicated to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition and dedicated to produce safe food for a growing world population in a sustainable way. Antimicrobials are necessary tools to ensure food security, but they need to be used in a responsible way. FAO considers the Multi Partner Trust Fund as a milestone in our Tripartite efforts to reduce AMR."
Silent tsunami
According to the Alliance, the rise of AMR, poses a threat described as a "silent tsunami". It said drug-resistant microorganisms accounted for an estimated 700,000 deaths a year, a figure that could increase to 10 million deaths each year if no action was taken.
"Combating antibiotics resistance is fundamentally a behaviour change issue. I'm not talking about washing hands more often, but about ensuring antibiotics are prescribed less readily and that work methods are changed to reduce the chance of resistant bacteria spreading," said the Netherlands Medical Care and Sports Minister Bruno Bruins. "This topic is so important that it deserves to stay at the top of the international political agenda. Countries have made outstanding plans and it's time now to carry them out. The Multi-Partner Trust Fund that we're launching today will help us do this, because the problem is too big for countries to tackle alone."


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Should Bettors Should Specialize In One Sport?
The rise of online sports betting has resulted in bettors having access to pretty much every single sport on a 24/7 basis. Whether it's college football and the NFL in September, the NHL and NBA in October, MLB through the spring and summer or any other event, there is a good chance that sport is available online. That includes niche sports such as auto racing, golf, tennis, cricket and more. With so many betting options available, it is very easy to get drawn in to all of the different sports rather than focus on any single one. However, the smart move might be to focus on one sport and stick with it. Here is a look at why bettors should specialize in one sport.
Choosing One Sport
The most important thing to remember when it comes to betting on sports is that the sportsbooks are extremely sharp, which is why they are in business in the first place. The sportsbooks are constantly staying on top of the lines to make sure everything is in order and that makes it hard to beat them on a consistent basis. The best way to gain an edge on them is to narrow your focus to one sport in which you specialize the most. By giving all of your focus to a single sport you can find great value on lines on a regular basis. There is nothing wrong with switching gears and trying a different sport in the offseason for your favorite sport but by sticking with one forum you will increase your chances of winning.
Why It Works
The only way to beat the sportsbooks on a consistent basis is to have enough knowledge of the particular sport to stay ahead of them. While that can be easier when it comes to niche sports, there is nothing wrong with investing that much more time in to your favorite sports whether it be football or basketball or anything else. It is certainly important to understand how the sportsbooks work and to not spread your self to thin when betting against them. The professional handicappers will narrow their focus as much as need be to stay on top of the sport they are following and make sure they are always a step ahead of their competition.
On a busy sports week, sportsbooks and bettors will be busy jumping from one event to the next looking to gain an edge. The best way to understand what they are doing is to focus on an individual line and track its movements. You will notice that the sportsbook adjusts to the information it receives whether it's a significant amount of money on a given team or some insider information that the general public might not be aware of. By specializing in one sport, you give yourself a required edge and will be able to stay ahead of the competition on a consistent basis. There is nothing wrong with betting on multiple sports, just make sure you understand that it is much more difficult to beat the sportsbooks if you do not specialize in any given sport.


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LK500Ui OWNER'S MANUAL Important: Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner's manual for future reference. BH North America | 20155 Ellipse, Foothill Ranch, California 92610 | p.949.206.0330 | f.949.206.0350 | www.BHFitnessUSA.com TABLE OF CONTENTS TitlePage Introduction03 Warnings and Labels04 Safety Information05 Exercise Instruction06 Training Guidelines07 Suggested Stretches11 Assembly Instructions13 Console Operations18 Maintenance and Cleaning 27 Exploded View Drawing28 Parts List29 Warranty30 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of BH Fitness equipment. We hope you appreciate the style, quality, and value that exercisers around the world have come to expect from BH Fitness. If you have any questions, concerns or product issues please call our Customer Service Team at 1-866-325-2339 or email us at [email protected] Carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. They provide you with important information about assembly, safety, fitness and use of the machine. Please read ALL the safety information contained on the following page. 3 WARNINGS AND LABELS 4 SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS This upright bike has been designed and constructed to provide maximum safety. Nevertheless, certain precautions should be taken when using exercise equipment. Read the whole manual before assembling and using the machine. Please observe the following safety precautions: 1. Keep children and pets away from this equipment at all times. DO NOT leave them unsupervised in the room where the machine is kept. 2. If you experience dizziness, nausea, chest pains or any other symptom while using this machine STOP the exercise. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION! 3. Use the machine on a level and solid surface. Adjust the feet for stability. 4. Keep your hands away from any of the joints and moving parts. 5. Wear clothing suitable for doing exercise. Do not wear baggy clothing that might get caught in the machine. Always wear athletic shoes when using the machine and tie the laces securely. 6. This machine must only be used for the purposes described in this manual. DO NOT use accessories that are not recommended by BH Fitness. Read manual prior to use and follow all warnings and instructions. 7. Do not place sharp objects near the machine. 8. Any person with physical or coordination limitations should not use the machine without the assistance of a qualified person or doctor. Misuse of this machine may result in serious injury. 9. Do warm-up stretching exercises before using the equipment. 10. Do not use the machine if it is not working correctly. 11. Before using the machine, thoroughly inspect the equipment for proper assembly. 12. Keep a perimeter of 3 feet (1 meter) around the machine before operating the equipment. 13. Use only authorized and trained technicians if a repair is needed. 14. Please follow the advice for correct training, as detailed in the Training Guidelines. 15. Use only the tools provided to assemble this machine. 16. Replace warning labels if damaged, illegible or removed. 17. This machine was designed for a maximum user weight of 300 lbs (136 kgs) 18. The machine can only be used by one person at a time. Caution: Consult your doctor before beginning to use the machine or any exercise program. Read all of the instructions before using any exercise equipment. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE. 5 EXERCISE INSTRUCTION Use of the machine offers various benefits; it can improve fitness, muscle tone and when used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet, it can help you lose weight. 1. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. It is advisable to undergo a complete physical examination. 2. Work at the recommended exercise level. Do not over exert yourself. 3. If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop exercising immediately and consult your doctor. 4. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the exercise; do not wear loose clothing; do not wear leather soled shoes or footwear with high heels. 5. It is advised that you do warm-up stretches before working out. 6. Get on the equipment slowly and securely. 7. Select the program or workout option that is most closely aligned with your workout interests. 8. Start slowly and work your way up to a comfortable pace. 9. Be sure to cool down after your workout. 6 TRAINING GUIDELINES Exercise is one of the most important factors in the overall health of an individual. Listed among its benefits are: • Increased capacity for physical work (strength endurance) • Increased cardiovascular (heart and arteries/veins) and respiratory efficiency • Decreased risk of coronary heart disease • Changes in body metabolism, e.g. losing weight • Delaying the physiological effects of age • Reduction in stress, increase in self-confidence, etc. There are several components of physical fitness and each is defined below. STRENGTH The capacity of a muscle to exert a force against resistance. Strength contributes to power and speed. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE The capacity to exert a force repeatedly over a period of time, e.g. it is the muscular endurance of your legs to carry you 10 km without stopping. FLEXIBILITY The range of motion of your joints. Improving flexibility involves the stretching of muscles and tendons to maintain or increase suppleness, and it provides increased resistance to muscle injury or soreness. CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ENDURANCE The most essential component of physical fitness. It is the efficient functioning of the heart and lungs. AEROBIC FITNESS Is an exercise of relatively low intensity and long duration, which depends primarily on the aerobic energy system. Aerobic means "with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's metabolic or energy-generating process. Many types of exercise are aerobic, and by definition are performed at moderate levels of intensity for extended periods of time. ANAEROBIC TRAINING Is an exercise intense enough to trigger anaerobic metabolism. This means "without oxygen" and is the output of energy when the oxygen supply is insufficient to meet the body's long term energy demands. (For example, a 100 meter sprint.) 7 OXYGEN UPTAKE The effort that you can exert over a prolonged period of time is limited by your ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles. Regular vigorous exercise produces a training effect that can increase your aerobic capacity by as much as 20 to 30%. An increased VO2 Max indicates an increased ability of the heart to pump blood, of the lungs to ventilate oxygen, and of the muscles to take up oxygen. THE TRAINING THRESHOLD This is the minimum level of exercise which is required to produce significant improvements in any physical fitness parameter. OVERLOAD This is where you exercise above your comfort level. The intensity, duration and frequency of exercise should be above the training threshold and should be gradually increased as the body adapts to the increasing demands. As your fitness level improves, the training threshold should rise. Working through your program and gradually increasing the overload factor is important. PROGRESSION As you become more fit, a higher intensity of exercise is required to create an overload and therefore provide continued improvement. SPECIFICS Different forms of exercise produce different results. The type of exercise that is carried out is specific to the muscle groups being used and to the energy source involved. There is little transfer of the effects of exercise, i.e. from strength training to cardiovascular fitness. That is why it is important to have an exercise program tailored to your specific needs. REVERSIBILITY If you stop exercising or do not do your program often enough, you will lose the benefits you have gained. Regular workouts are the key to success. WARM-UP Every exercise program should start with a warm-up where the body is prepared for the effort to come. It should be gentle and preferably use the muscles group to be involved later. Stretching should be included in both your warm-up and cool down, and should be performed after 3-5 minutes of low intensity aerobic activity or calisthenic type exercise. WARM DOWN OR COOL DOWN This involves a gradual decrease in the intensity of the exercise session. Following exercise, a large supply of blood remains in the working muscles. If it is not returned promptly to the central circulation, pooling of blood may occur in the muscles. 8 HEART RATE As you exercise, your heart beat increases. This is often used as a measure of the required intensity of an exercise. You need to exercise hard enough to condition your circulatory system, and increase your pulse rate, but not enough to strain your heart. Your initial level of fitness is important when developing an exercise program for you. When starting, you can get a good training effect with a heart rate of 110-120 beats per minute (BPM). If you are more fit, you will need a higher threshold of stimulation. To begin with, you should exercise at a level that elevates your heart rate to about 65 to 70% of your maximum. If you find this is too easy, you may want to increase it, but it is better to lean on the conservative side. As a rule of thumb, the maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. As you increase in age, your heart, like other muscles, loses some of its efficiency. Some of its natural loss is won back as fitness improves. The following table is a guide to those who are "starting fitness." Age Target Heart Rate 25 3035404550556065 10 Second Count 23 2222212019191818 Beats per Minute 138 132 132 126 120 114 114 108 108 PULSE COUNT The pulse count (on your wrist or carotid artery in the neck, taken with two index fingers) is done for ten seconds, taken a few seconds after you stop exercising. This is for two reasons: (a) 10 seconds is long enough for accuracy, (b) the pulse count is to approximate your BPM rate at the time you are exercising. Since heart rate slows as you recover, a longer count isn't as accurate. The target is not a magic number, but a general guide. If you're above average with your fitness, you may work comfortably a little above that suggested for your age group. The following table is a guide. Age Target Heart Rate 25 3035404550556065 10 Second Count 262625242322222120 Beats per Minute 156156150144138132132126120 Don't push yourself too hard to reach the figures on this table. It can be very uncomfortable if you over exercise. Let it happen naturally as you work through your program. Remember, the target is a guide, not a rule, a little above or below is just fine. Two final comments: (1) don't be concerned with day to day variations in your pulse rate, being under pressure or not enough sleep can affect it; (2) your pulse rate is a guide, don't become a slave to it. 9 MUSCLE SORENESS For the first week or so, muscle soreness may be the only indication you have that you are on an exercise program. This, of course, does depend on your overall fitness level. A confirmation that you are on the correct program is a very slight soreness in most major muscle groups. This is quite normal and will disappear in a matter of days. If you experience major discomfort, you may be on a program that is too advanced, or you have increased your program too rapidly. If you experience PAIN during or after exercise, your body is telling you something. Stop exercising and consult your doctor. WHAT TO WEAR Wear clothing that will not restrict your movement in any way while exercising. Clothes should be light enough to allow the body to cool. Excessive clothing that causes you to perspire more than you normally would gives you no advantage. The extra weight you lose is body fluid and will be replaced with the next glass of water you drink. Always wear a pair of athletic shoes. BREATHING DURING EXERCISE Do not hold your breath while exercising. Breathe normally as much as possible. Remember, breathing involves the intake and distribution of oxygen, which feeds the working muscles. REST PERIODS Once you start your exercise program, you should continue through to the end. Do not break off halfway through and then restart at the same place later on without going through the warm-up stage again. The rest period required between exercises may vary from person to person. 10 SUGGESTED STRETCHES Head Rolls Rotate your head to the right for one count while feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck. Next, rotate your head back for one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling. Rotate your head to the left for one count, and finally, drop your head to your chest for one count. Shoulder Lifts Lift your left shoulder up toward your ear for one count. Then lift your right shoulder up for one count as you lower your left shoulder. Side Stretches Open your arms to the side and continue lifting them until they are over your head. Reach your left arm as far upward as you can for one count. Feel the stretch up your left side. Repeat this action with your right arm. Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance, reach behind you and pull your left foot up. Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts and repeat with right foot up. 11 SUGGESTED STRETCHES Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees pointing outward. Pull your feet as close into your groin as possible. Gently push your knees towards the floor. Hold for 15 counts. Toe Touches Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you stretch toward your toes. Reach down as far as you can and hold for 15 counts. Hamstring Stretches Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the soles of your left foot against your right inner thigh. Stretch toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat with left leg extended. Calf/Achilles Stretches Lean against a wall with your right leg in front of the left and your arms forward. Keep your left leg straight and the right foot on the floor; then bend the right leg and lean forward by moving your hip toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other side for 15 counts. 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 13 STEP 1 ASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT STABILIZER Assemble Main Frame (A) and Front Stabilizer (C) and attach them with Truss Hex Screw (K04) & Spring Washer (K02). STEP 2 ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR STABILIZER Assemble the Rear Stabilizer (D) and Main Frame (A), then attach with truss Hex Screw (K04) & Spring Washer (K02). 14 STEP 3 SEAT PAD AND PEDAL ASSEMBLY Take off the screw nut and washer on Seat Pad (O), and attach Seat Pad (O) onto Seat Tube (F) with the screw nut and washer, tighten securely. Then, pull out the POP PIN and put the Seat Tube (F) into the Main Frame (A) (follow the arrow as seen in figure below), then assemble Left and Right Foot Pedal (J,I). Note: Pedals are labeled left and right, please place them on the appropriate side. 15 STEP 4 CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY Put Control Tube Decorative Cover (H) onto Control Tube (E) (as shown in 4-1) and thread the main frame's lower control wires through the control tube. Then attach the Control Tube (E) to the Main Frame (A) with Truss Hex Screw (K01), Spring Washer (K02), Flat Washer (K03) (attach following arrows as show in figure below). 16 STEP 5 CONSOLE/CONTROL TUBE SET/ HANDRAIL TUBE ASSEMBLE Attach the Handrail Tube (B) to the Control Tube (E) and tighten with Truss Hex Screw (K09) and Spring Washer (K10). Then connect the lower/upper control wires with the lower/upper hand grip pulse wires. Attach the Console (G) to the Control Tube (E)/ Handrail Tube (B) with Truss Philips Screw (K05). Finally, attach the Waterbottle holder (L) on Control Tube and tighten with Truss Philips Screw (K06), then put Waterbottle (K) into the holder. 17 CONSOLE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS: ENTER To confirm all setting values RESET To reset all parameters to default value START/STOP To start or stop training UP To make upward setting change DOWN To make downward setting change RECOVERY In stop or start mode, pressing this button will start Heart Rate recovery status measurement. Time will count down from 60 seconds QUICK START Starts the machine without any preset program or data from user FUNCTION: TIME SPEED DISTANCE PULSE CALORIES RPM 18 Displaying the workout time while exercising Displaying the current speed Accumulating the distance while exercising 30-240 BPM Counts calories while exercising Displaying crank speed in revolution per minute POWER MODE When the machine powers on, the display will light up with all numerals. After two seconds, it will enter the "user selecting" mode. If the user does not operate the machine, or the machine receives no signal after 4 minutes, the computer will enter an idol mode. GETTING STARTED - OPERATING PROCEDURE: Start pedaling and the console will turn on. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to set up your user data by selecting any user U0-U4. Press the ENTER button to accept user selection. Press UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between genders. Press ENTER to accept. Use the UP/ DOWN to set AGE then press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to enter height in inches then presss ENTER to accept. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to input weight then press ENTER to select. See below for step by step instructions. 1. Press ENTER to confirm the USER, then enter the sex setting. The right side will displays SEX, use the UP/DOWN buttons to choose male or female. 2. Press ENTER to confirm the gender selection, then enter the AGE setting. The right side will display AGE, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select age setting. 19 3. Press ENTER to confirm the AGE setting, then enter the HEIGHT setting. The right side will display HEIGHT, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the HEIGHT setting. 4. Press ENTER to confirm the WEIGHT setting, then enter WEIGHT setting. The right side will display WEIGHT, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the WEIGHT value. 5. Press ENTER to confirm the HEIGHT setting, then enter the exercise program selecting page. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select between the exercise programs below. MANUAL PROGRAM FITNESS WATT PERSONAL HRC RANDOM 20 NAVIGATING THE PROGRAMS MANUAL MODE User may preset their own resistance level from 1 to 24 by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. The default resistance level is 1. Press ENTER to confirm. Using the UP/DOWN buttons enter values for TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, PULSE, and then press START to begin your workout. PROGRAM MODE There are 12 preset programs. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired program profile, then press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the resistance level. Press ENTER to confirm. Enter values for TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, PULSE, and then press START/STOP to begin your workout. FITNESS TEST Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select FITNESS and press ENTER. Press START/STOP to start the test. The user has to achieve the greatest distance possible in 8 minutes. When the time is up, the electronic device will work out the difference and your fitness rating will be displayed up on the screen. PERSONAL MODE Users may create their own profile in this mode. The first segment of the profile will start blinking. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust resistance level for each segment. Once all 16 segments have been entered, press the ENTER button to confirm. Press START/STOP to begin your workout. WATT CONTROL MODE Enter values for TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, PULSE, and then press START/STOP to begin your workout. User may set the Watt value by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons to change in 10 Watt increments. HRC MODE Input personal data: SEX, AGE, HEIGHT and WEIGHT. User may select different target Heart Rate from 55%, 75%, 90% and TARGET by using the UP/DOWN buttons. Press ENTER to confirm. Then, enter values for TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, and then press START/STOP to begin your workout. 21 PRESET PROGRAMS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 HRC PROGRAMS (55%, 75%, 90%, TAG) HRC 55% HRC 75% HRC 90% HRC Target Heart Rate TEST FUNCTIONS RECOVERY TEST Press RECOVERY key to test HRC recovery speed. When in test mode, it will detect the HRC within 10 seconds. When finished, if there is no HRC displayed, the program will exit out of the HRC recovery mode. If there is HRC displayed, the workout will enter into 60 22 seconds HRC recovery. Test result is shown below: VALUE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 CONDITION Best Very good Good Normal Bad Worse FITNESS TEST Enter FITNESS program and start the test. Test time is 8 minutes. Test result is below: VALUE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 CONDITION Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor FUNCTION STATISTICS AND RANGES ITEM 1 2 3 SCREEN SHOWN SEX AGE WEIGHT(METRIC) RANGE SETTING RANGE PRESET VALUE MALE/ FEM 10 - 100 20 - 330(Lb) 10 - 150 (KG) SAVE yes yes yes 23 4 HEIGHT 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TIME DISTANCE CALORIES SPEED PULSE WATT RPM BRAKE RESISTANCE LEVEL 0:00 - 99:59 0.0 - 99.99 0 - 999 0.0 - 99.9 30 - 200 bpm 0 - 999 0 - 250 rpm 36 - 84(INCH) 90 – 21 0(CM) 0:00 - 99:00 0.0 - 99.50 0 - 990 L1 - L24 yes 0:00 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 L1 no no no no no no no no "WARNING! Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death. If you feel faint stop exercising immediately. 24 DOWNLOADING APPS AND PAIRING YOUR DEVICE WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE Connect the Apple device with the App Store (iTunes) or your Android Device with Google Play, search for "Pafers", then read the APP introductions and Download the APPs with bicycle/elliptical machine functions to your device, for example Pedal Monitor or other applicable apps. Note: if you download an APP for a treadmill and pair it with an Elliptical it will not work. • The App uses bluetooth mode, so please make sure the equipment and device you are using has bluetooth function. • The App contains the following functions, the user must open the 3G network or wi-fi network: (a) Managing Data - After completing the registration in the "Pafers" App, log on to your personal account. Now that you have registered you can record all of your workout data and save it to your device. (b) Some APPs need connection to Google maps in order to function correctly. PAIRING THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE WITH AN APPLE DEVICE 1. Place the Apple Device on the area in front of the LCD screen. 2. Enter into settings and turn Bluetooth on. 3. Your Apple Device will detect all Bluetooth devices within range (following on screen instructions), click on the appropriate bluetooth device name and confirm your connection. 4. After paired successfully, please start the APP within 2 minutes, if you do not, Bluetooth will automatically cancel the pairing. Please keep the Apple Device within a range of 2 meters for best quality connection. If you see "not connected," please perform the above steps again. 5. Press the Apple Device home button, the screen will return to the desktop. 6. Start the APP you downloaded. When the APP connects with the equipment successfully, the APP screen buttons will unlocked. Start from APP interface using a variety of modes to control the exercise equipment. Pay attention to the APP instructions and function introduction. If you have need help with the APP, please browse the APPs download page description or contact Pafers for instructions. 7. When you are done using the APP, please press the HOME button on the Apple Device twice to close the APP. 25 PAIRING THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE WITH AN ANDROID DEVICE 1. Place the Android Device on the area in front of the LCD screen. 2. Enter into settings and turn Bluetooth on. 3. Your Android Device will detect all Bluetooth devices within range (following on screen instructions), click on the appropriate bluetooth device name and confirm your connection. 4. After paired successfully, please start the APP within 2 minutes, if you do not, Bluetooth will automatically cancel the pairing. Please keep the Android Device within a range of 2 meters for best quality connection. If you see "not connected," please perform the above steps again. 5. Press the Apple Device home button, the screen will return to the desktop. 6. Start the APP you downloaded. When the APP connects with the equipment successfully, the APP screen buttons will unlocked. Start from APP interface using a variety of modes to control the exercise equipment. Pay attention to the APP instructions and function introduction. If you have need help with the APP, please browse the APPs download page description or contact Pafers for instructions. 7. When you are done using the APP, please press main screen button on the Android Device twice to close the APP. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Android Bluetooth & App Enabled Android Device Apple Products iPod touch (4th generation) iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 5iPhone 4S iPhone 4Mini iPad iPad iPad 2 i.Concept Bluetooth products are compatible with Apple devices with iOS 5.1 or later. It is recommended to update iOS to latest version to obtain the best user experience. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch, is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc., in the United States and other countries. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been 26 certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessorywith iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Care has been taken to assure that your equipment has been properly adjusted and lubricated at the factory. It is not recommended that the user attempt service on the internal components. Instead, seek service from an authorized service center. However, you may clean the outer surface. Use a soft cloth, dampened with warm water. Do not use aerosol sprays or pump bottles as they may deposit sediments upon the console surface. The use of harsh chemicals will destroy the protective coating and cause a static build-up that may damage the some of the components. 27 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING 28 PARTS LIST To order replacement parts: provide your customer service representative with the product model number and the part number located on the Parts List below, along with the quantity you require. No. A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09 A10 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 A29 A30 A31 A32 (B) B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 (C) C01 C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 D01 D02 D03 D04 D05 D06 D07 D08 Description Frame assembly Bearing 6203zz Left & right foot pedal set <JD-22A> Belt wheel (big) φ310 Belt 51"x8 grooves Hex screw m8xp1.25X15 Nut m8xp1.25 Flywheel φ260 Screw nut 3/8"-26 teeth Hex screw nut 3/8"-26 teeth x4t Small motor m3 Hexagon screw m5xp0.8X40 Nut m5xp0.8 Steel rope Steel rope fixing plate Cross screw m5xp0.8X10 Sensor fixing base Cross screw m4xp0.7X10 Lower control wire Speed sensor wire Power suppling wire Wire clip fixing knob uc-1.5 Cross screwm4xp0.7X10 Cross self-tapping screw φ4x8 Washer φ4xφ12x1.0T Hbc1-b1008 control tube set Control tube assembly Computer handrail tube assembly Left handlebar cover Right handlebar cover Cross self-tapping screw φ4x10 TPR handlebar A Computer fixing plate D Cross screw m5xp0.8X12 Crank Crank assembly C shaped ring φ17 shaft use Left and right crank Hexagon washer screw m8xp1.25X25 blue nylon patch Wave washer φ17xφ24x0.3T Crank shaft interval tube Idle wheel assembly Bearing 6302zz C shaped knob φ15 shaft use Spring A Hex screw m8xp1.25X25 Washer φ8xφ16x1.5T Washer φ8xφ19x3.0T Nut m8xp1.25 φ=Diameter Qty 1 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 8 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 No. (E) E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E08 E09 E10 E11 (F) F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 F08 F09 F10 (G) G01 G02 G03 G04 (H) (I) I01 I02 I03 I04 I05 I06 (K) K01 K02 K03 K04 K05 K06 K07 K08 K09 K10 (L) L01 L02 L03 L04 Description Hand grip pulse set Hand grip pulse cover (long) with no-3601 Hand grip pulse cover (short-two screw holes) with no-3600 Finger control board Self-tapping screw φ2x5 Cross screw m3xp0.5X25 stainless steel Hand grip sticker left Film keyboard-right 2 keys <level> dk900br Lower hand grip pulse wire Right sticker Counter sink cross drill self-tapping screw #8x5/8" Hand grip quick key connecting wire lower Stabilizer set Front stabilizer assembly Rear stabilizer assembly Hex nut m8xp1.25 (Nhs-8125 ) Adjustment foot pad 3/8"x29mm (16 teeth) Screw nut 3/8"-16 thread Wheel #032 Hex screw m8xp1.25X45 (half thread) blue nylon patch Nylon nut m8xp1.25 Left stabilizer end cap Right stabilizer end cap Hbc1-e1005 seat set Seat set assembly Seat pad d-19 (black) (with nylon nut washer ) Pop-pin 818a31l shaft length 6.5Mm m16 thread length 31 Pop-pin fixing base Console Computer (5"lcd display with board )+wireless pulse base+bt set m6 Wireless pulse receiver Bluetooth module Plastic fittings Left front cover Right front cover Control tube decorative cover Seat sleeve cover Cross screw m5xp0.8X10 Self-tapping screw φ4x15 Screw bag Hex screw m8xp1.25X20 Spring washer m8 Washer φ8xφ16x1.5T Hex screw m8xp1.25X30 Cross screw m4xp0.7X6 Cross screw m4xp0.7X10 L shaped hex wrench and cross screwdriver 5mmx26mmx76mm Opened wrench 13mm+15mm Hex screw m8xp1.25X45 Spring washer m8 Attachments Waterbottle Waterbottle holder Belt 4.8X330mm black Power supply Qty 1 2 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 4 8 8 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 6 7 1 3 7 3 4 4 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 5 1 29 WARRANTY LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY BH North America will repair or replace, free of charge, at its option, parts that are defective as a result of material or workmanship. Five (5) year replacement warranty coverage on frame and five (5) years on other parts. Labor warranty coverage is one (1) year. Warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only. LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY BH North America will repair or replace, free of charge, at its option, parts that are defective as a result of material or workmanship. Lifetime replacement warranty coverage on frame and five (5) years on other parts. Labor warranty coverage is two (2) years. Warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER • Pre-delivery set-up. • Components that require replacement due to dirt or lack of regular maintenance. • Expendable items which become worn during normal use. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence or the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the Owner's Manual. For more detailed warranty information or to register your product warranty easily online, visit our website at: www.BHFitnessUSA.com FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR MACHINE BACK TO THE RETAIL STORE. CONTACT BH FITNESS FIRST. BH North America Corporation 20155 Ellipse Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Phone: 949.206.0330; Toll Free: 866.325.2339; Fax: 949.206.0350 Web: www.BHFitnessUSA.com Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm PST 30
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The rising LA singer's latest release is a must hear.
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Fresh off the release of her last release that was exclusively hosted by Elevator, LA based singer Samantha Stone is back with a new heart break anthem titled "I Don't". The record is a collaborative effort between her and Dallas, TX based singer John Rose. John began to receive overwhelming attention in 2017 as his last single "Beautiful" was skyrocketing throughout the year hitting near 3 million plays; a landmark accomplishment for an unsigned artist making music from his home that led to a recording deal with New York's 300 Entertainment.
The two singers gracefully intertwine over an airy and melodic production by Jake Markow and Jay Lumière that showcases both of the artists' lyrical ability and vocal prowess. "The song is about being so infatuated with an ex lover, while trying to get over them at the same time. I had a love so toxic and dangerous, I knew I had to get away," Samantha told us. "I didn't want to feel miserable anymore and the only thing I could do was run away."
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Tensions continue between Qatar and a handful of other countries in the region led by Saudi Arabia. Last week, Riyadh cut ties and closed the border with Qatar, imposed restrictions on flights by Qatar Airways, and expulsed Qatari citizens from Saudi. The UAE and Bahrain followed suit, later joined by Egypt and what passes for Yemen these days. Saudi claims that Qatar supports extremist jihadi groups in the region.
As is often the case in the Middle East the conflict is complicated. Qatar, while mainly of Sunni Muslim denomination, has cultivated relations with Iran, Saudi's regional rival and leader of the Shia Muslim world. But the conflict goes deeper. Qatar is home to Al Jazeera TV, which is seen by Riyadh as a threat to the political and social order in the region, and Qatar, or so Egypt says, has supported the Muslim Brotherhood, which is considered a terrorist group by Cairo. Furthermore, Qatar has contacts with Afghanistan's Taliban who have an office in Doha.
The Qatari regime, a monarchy with no political freedoms, is thus seen as a promoter of social forces of change – anathema to other governments in the region, and has ties with Iran, which Saudi certainly opposes. The fact that Saudi Arabia (and others in the region) have supported militants from time to time has little relevance for now. At this point Qatar has few friends, although Iran is supplying food and Turkey and Russia have promised some support. Finally, the US president has come out in support of Riyadh, which has likely emboldened the Saudis.
The crisis has obvious relevance for travelers bound for Qatar or those using Qatar Airways, which has had its route network curtailed somewhat. But there is a more sinister dimension also, in that the Gulf Region itself is usually quit and dependable: The autocratic regimes in Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait are mostly stable and quiet, and keep the oil flowing. At this point Kuwait is trying to mediate, but the rivalry between Saudi and Iran is old and runs deep, and the other Gulf states feel threatened by Qatar's support for political reform (outside Qatar, of course).
Tensions look set to remain for some time, but conflict appears unlikely. The US support for its ally in Riyadh is unsurprising but its unwavering nature will do little to make the Saudis seek a solution. As the proxywar in Syria grinds on, the region does not need this added tension.
Travel advice
Observer that the land border between Saudi and Qatar is closed. There is a risk that basic supplies of food and even medicine may fall short in Qatar. Make sure your travel insurance and/or health insurance covers injury and loss sustained from unrest, and that you are covered in case evacuation is needed.
Do not take a stance on the issue with locals anywhere in the Middle East & North Africa as the issue may be emotive. If you travel to Qatar be careful what you bring along, especially advanced cameras or other kinds of electronic devices which may cause trouble with the authorities.
If the crisis worsens you should consider leaving the region. Indications of a deterioration could include the arrival of foreign troops in Qatar from e.g. Turkey or Russia (Iranian forces will not be tolerated by Saudi), expulsion from Qatar of Saudi citizens or, obviously, violent unrest or border clashes.


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When Compromise Is The Wrong Thing To Do
Jennifer Granholm spoke out against those in Congress who have steadfastly opposed compromise and have, thereby, obstructed the ability for the Congress to get anything done.
Compromise is central to the art of governing.
To compromise is to recognize the validity of diverse needs, wants, values. In any diverse society, you have to compromise to bring these together.
So, when does compromise make no sense? When is compromise the wrong thing to do?
If we demand that the legislators compromise, we are assuming that they are in office for the purpose of governing, that they are interested in governing -- and the evidence is that the GOP is not, as a matter of ideology, interested in governing.
Their long-standing attack on government as an institution, marked by the hostility toward government workers, is central to the GOP belief. In their view, government must be shrunk, as Grover Norquist infamously said. That government is best which governs least.
So their refusal to compromise is consistent with this core anti-governing belief. By refusing to compromise, they obstruct government, which then governs least.


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The 2018 Toyota Corolla offers a number of advanced safety features designed to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible during travel. These features include advanced airbag technologies, a suite of maintenance and warranty plans, active sensor systems equipped for a variety of scenarios, and much more. Each of these features interact with each other to provide a network of technologies that combine to provide layered safety. Read more about these safety technologies and how you can test drive our 2018 Toyota Corolla at Toyota of Hollywood.
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Mackenzie is such a great person to work with. She really captured our day just the way we wanted her to. We couldnt be more thrilled with our video when we watched it!Sent on 08/11/2013
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It was important to my wife that she had a female videographer, and was extremely happy to have decided on Kenzerama Productions. Mackenzie was a huge help all day, helping with the dress, veil and she just made my wife (and myself) feel so much more comfortable with having some recording us all day.
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"FTD Qualifier 19.3"
2019 French Throwdown Individual Qualifier WOD #3
- From 0:00-3:00, perform:
- 1 rep max Snatch
- Then, from 3:00-13:00, perform:
- 150 Burpees Over the Bar
- Finally, from 13:00-16:00, perform:
- 3 rep max Snatches
This workout is performed with a running clock. The athlete starts standing next to his loaded or unloaded bar without touching it. At 3,2,1…go, the athlete performs as many attempts as needed to find his 1RM snatch (3RM "touch and go" in the scaled category) in 3 minutes. He can adjust the load on the bar as needed. The athlete must use clips. When the clock shows 3 minutes, the athlete has ten minutes to perform his burpees over the bar. The bar must be loaded with at least one regular size bumper plate on each side. If the athlete finishes before the end of those ten minutes, he can rest and load the bar for what is coming next.
When the clock shows 13 minutes, the athlete has 3 minutes to achieve a 3 repetitions max snatch (5RM in the Scaled category). Those reps must be performed « touch and go », the bar can't be rested on the floor in between repetitions. You are allowed to regrip the bar in the hang position but any unusual movement will be considered as a « no rep ». The workout stops at 16 minutes.
This workout will consist of workout 3A (For a max weight) and workout 3B (for time). The first score 3A is the sum of the highest load successfully lifted on the 1 RM (3RM as a Scaled) and the 3 RM snatch (5RM as a Scaled). On the 3RM or 5RM, the weight to be taken into account is the weight on the bar successfully lifted. If you have 60kg on your bar for a 3RM, your score is 60kg.
The second score 3B is the time displayed on the running clock at the end of the burpees meaning the time you took to complete all the burpees and the 3 minutes allocated to the max snatch. If you have not completed the burpees in the allocated time, your score is the number of reps completed at 13.' Any accessory used to increase strength significantly will not be authorised. Regular knee, wrist bands or weightlifting shoes are allowed. Male athletes must use a men's bar.
Movement Standards
Burpee Over the Bar: The movement starts with the athlete on one side of the bar. The athlete then lies on the floor; chest and thighs must touch the floor. The athlete will then stand up and jump above the bar. Both feet must take off from the floor at the same time. The rep counts when the athlete lands on the other side of the bar. No body part is allowed to touch the bar.
Snatch: For the snatch, the barbell begins on the ground and must be lifted overhead in one motion. Touch-and-go is permitted and needed on the 3 or 5 rm. No bouncing or dropping and catching the barbell on the rebound. Once dropped, the barbell must settle on the ground before the athlete begins the next repetition. Any types of snatch is permitted. The barbell must come to full lockout overhead, with the hips, knees and arms fully extended, and the bar directly over or slightly behind the middle of the body. This is not a ground to overhead anyway. When performing touch and go reps, no rest is allowed when the bar is on the floor. Resting the bar in a front or back rack is not allowed.
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For seven years, the CrossFit French Throwdown has operated as a community-based event aimed at uniting and celebrating the growth of CrossFit affiliates throughout France, which is currently home to nearly 500 CrossFit affiliates. In 2019, the CrossFit French Throwdown is one of the 15 CrossFit Games sanctional events. The top Male and Female from the Pro Individual division and the Top Team of 4 will head to Madison, WI in August to vie for Fittest on Earth.
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Street artist JR made headlines when he was named the TED Prize winner in 2011. Through this new platform, he aimed to "use art to turn the world inside out," a sentiment that was heard all around the globe through multiple international news publications who picked up the story and spread his message. This put art at the forefront of a social revolution, as nearly 200,000 people from more than 112 countries and territories have participated so far.
Although JR's artwork is always visually captivating, his series become much more powerful when you hear the stories behind them. He's very methodical in the way he approaches his craft, offering viewers a deeper, hidden meaning within each piece.
The artist's next big project will be premiering at Nuit Blanche Toronto, which takes place this October. Leading up to what's sure to be a stellar exhibition, we had the honor of interviewing the world-renowned street artist.
Faces 2 Faces
In your Faces 2 Faces series, portraits of Israelis and Palestinians who do the same job are strategically placed next to each other. Despite the risks, you went through with it. You asked if locals could differentiate which one was Israeli or Palestinian. You say that most people couldn't tell. Could you please elaborate on their reactions and what that meant to you?
The really interesting part is that as foreigners we could go on both sides at any time and paste portraits together. It's really important to stress that we pasted the two sides of the wall together. Another really interesting thing is that each population reacted the same way. They thought the other side would say "No" right away. And so they were really open with the idea.
When we started in Palestine, people were really open, and giving us wall space and their ladders. Even if they understood that one of those two portraits were their supposed "enemy." And then when we would switch sides, they would say "of course you can do it, but I'm sure if you tried on the other side they would never let you do it." And we said, "You know what? We've just come back from there. And they let us do it." And for me that is the most important part of the project. Not the photos; if they're good photos or not; but are they well contrasted? The thing that is amazing is that this opened the minds of those that have closed vision towards people that they can't even get to know – because the context is set up so that they can't cross the wall and they can only see each other through the media. And just knowing that they both reacted and participated the exact same way that they did, makes them seem closer to each other.
Women Are Heroes
In Women Are Heroes, you pushed women into the spotlight, like in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and Kenya. What inspired you to create this theme that celebrates women?
The whole project started after the Middle East where I realized that when I pasted in places where art in the streets is not present, and it's a conflict zone, you notice it is the men that run the streets. The men decide and control what is happening, even if the women are the pillars of their community and of the society. So I wanted to do a street project with portraits of women.
I knew that I would need the authorization of the men and even perhaps get their help. I knew that the project would work because the biggest buyer there were the men who control the streets and I wanted to get them involved in the project.
Wrinkles of the City
What did you learn most about people during your series Wrinkles of the City?
I've always been really close to old people. I grew up with old people – with my grandparents in the house and the neighbors. And I've always been curious to learn from older people from different countries, from different cultures, their generations, and the different contexts, because with certain age comes a certain wisdom.
2011 TED Talk
In 2011, you won the TED Prize with your "wish to change the world." Your wish was to "use art to turn the world inside out." What message would you give other artists who are also looking to change the world through art?
I think there is no such thing as art trying to change the world. But being an artist and creating art in tons of different contexts, no matter what the mood is and sometimes against the codes that stand around you, is a way of breaking society and changing the world – just by trying. And I think there is no purpose of art aiming for "success." It's a constant trial and there will always be artists pushing the limits, and the limits will keep moving, and we'll keep pushing them.
Inside Out
You officially launched Inside Out when you accepted your TED Prize. How is the project coming along? What does it represent to you?
Inside Out represents to me the freedom for people to express themselves visually, the way they want. Inside Out didn't invent anything. It just changed certain societal codes and it allowed people to engage in their community and express the way they felt.
It is local action for local people. That is something that I strongly believe in. And I'm always amazed to travel the world and discover actions in places I've never stepped a foot in.
You are a featured artist at Toronto's upcoming Nuit Blanche. What does the city represent to you and what enticed you to participate in the event?
In many of my projects in cities that I've never been to before, I discover the city as I walk through the streets. Even if I've only visited Toronto a couple times, I will have a special experience from engaging with the people of Toronto, with the thousands of people there. For me, this is the best way to engage with the culture and discover a city. I chose to participate in Toronto's Nuit Blanche because the city opened up its most political space for me to transform and because of the diversity of the people in Toronto, being from all walks of life.
Thanks for the interview, JR! Be sure to check out his work at Nuit Blanche Toronto on October 3, 2015!
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Many aspects of the IRS – Tea Parties bruhaha have me head scratching.
Clearly, the IRS was targeting conservative groups. That's a no-brainer.
But, I ask, why did the groups apply for 501(c)4 status in the first place?
Reading the IRS regs and a letter from the IRS to Senator Hatch, organizations can "self-declare" to be 501(c)4.
Source: Original letter
Here's why this has me head-scratching …
English translation: The groups can just say that they're 501(c)4 and start acting and reporting like 501(c)4 organizations.
Worst case?
They get audited, have their 501(c)4 status rejected, and have to pay back taxes.
But, what taxes would there be?
I assume that the Tea Parties really do operate as not-for-profits … using all of their revenue (donations) to fund their activities.
With no income (profits) there isn't any income tax, right?
So, why apply?
And, more to the point, why stop operating while the IRS sits on your application?
Doesn't make sense to me …
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With Halloween creeping up on us, are you at a loss for a Halloween costume? Do you need a quick, easy Halloween costume idea? I thought I would share with you how I decorate T-shirts using a freezer paper stencil, and a cutting machine. In my video I'll show you a couple more variations that I […]Read More
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Title: Stone Soup
Author: Alison Hawes
Illustrator: Gwyneth Williamson
This is a traditional fairy tale, there is a man who liked to play tricks. He was a very clever and sneaky character. He made a lot of money from his trick, read this book and find out how.
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Antarctic Crossing Claims Life Of Former Army Officer
Former Army Officer Henry Worsley has died after being forced to prematurely end his attempt to become the first person to cross the...
Former Army Officer Henry Worsley has died after being forced to prematurely end his attempt to become the first person to cross the Antarctic unaided.
Henry had just completed a 36 year career in the British Army, serving with the Royal Green Jackets and later the Rifles Regiment, and retiring in October last year.
Since childhood he had pursued a passionate interest in the lives of the Antarctic explorers of the Edwardian age, and undertook the solo expedition in the spirit of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
A former Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets, he was fulfilling his dream of crossing the Antarctic continent, and was delighted to have exceeded his goal of raising £100,000 for the Endeavour Fund, a charity founded to help the recovery of injured servicemen and women.
Henry leaves behind his wife Joanna and children Max and Alicia. Joanna has given the following statement:
'It is with heartbroken sadness I let you know that my husband Henry Worsley has died following complete organ failure; despite all efforts of ALE and medical staff.
"Henry achieved his Shackleton Solo goals: of raising over £100,000 for the Endeavour Fund, to help his wounded colleagues, and so nearly completing the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic landmass.
"A crossing made, under exceptionally difficult weather conditions, to mark the 100th anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition – his lifelong hero.
"On behalf of myself and family I wish to thank the many hundreds of you who have shown unfailing support to Henry throughout his courageous final challenge and great generosity to the Endeavour Fund."
The Duke of Cambridge was the patron of Henry's expedition, and called him to speak about how the expedition was going on Christmas Day. He said:
"[Prince] Harry and I are very sad to hear of the loss of Henry Worsley. He was a man who showed great courage and determination and we are incredibly proud to be associated with him."
"Even after retiring from the Army, Henry continued to show selfless commitment to his fellow servicemen and women, by undertaking this extraordinary Shackleton solo expedition on their behalf.
"We have lost a friend, but he will remain a source of inspiration to us all, especially those who will benefit from his support to the Endeavour Fund."
"We will now make sure that his family receive the support they need at this terribly difficult time."
Henry arrived at his start point of Berkner Island, Antarctica, in November last year, to complete the first ever solo unsupported and unassisted crossing of the Antarctic landmass, 100 years after Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance trip.
Shackleton's journey, which hoped to reach the Pole by 1915, set sail from the shores of South Devon for the 'ends of the earth', but was unsuccessful.
Battling freezing temperatures, high winds and treacherous ice, Henry was attempting to trek to the South Pole and then travel to the other side of the land mass, carrying his own food on a sledge.
Shackleton on one of his Antarctic expeditions
After having walked 913 statute miles unsupported and unassisted for 70 days, battling extreme weather conditions, he made the decision, in Shackleton's words, to "shoot the bolt", 30 miles short of his ultimate goal.
When Henry was picked up by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), he was suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. He was flown to a hospital in Punta Arenas, Chile, where he was found to have bacterial peritonitis.
This resulted in Henry undergoing surgery but in spite of all the efforts of ALE and medical staff, he succumbed.
In his last statement sent from Antarctica, Henry explained why he had set out across the ice:
"I set out on this journey to attempt the first solo unsupported crossing of the Antarctic landmass, a feat of endurance never before achieved. But more importantly, to raise support for The Endeavour Fund, to assist wounded soldiers in their rehabilitation.
"Having been a career soldier for 36 years and recently retired, it has been a way of giving back to those far less fortunate than me.
"The 71 days alone on the Antarctic with over 900 statute miles covered and a gradual grinding down of my physical endurance finally took its toll today, and it is with sadness that I report it is journey's end – so close to my goal."
Henry's previous expeditions include a trip in 2008-09 to commemorate the centenary of Shackleton's 1907/09 'Nimrod' journey, which pioneered a route through the Transantarctic Mountains via the Beardmore Glacier to a point just 97 miles short of the South Pole.
The centenary journey – comprised of descendants of the original party – retraced the original route, arriving at Shackleton's Furthest South exactly 100 years to the day, before completing the journey to the Pole.
To commemorate the centenary of Captain Scott's and Roald Amundsen's expeditions, Henry returned to Antarctica 2011-12, leading a team of six soldiers in a race along the original 1912 routes to be first to the South Pole.
He led the Amundsen route from the Bay of Whales, up the Axel Heiberg Glacier to the South Pole, a 900 mile unsupported journey. In so doing, he became the only person to have completed the two classic routes of Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen to the South Pole.
General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the General Staff, said:
"It is with huge sadness that we hear of Henry Worsley's death. His many friends and colleagues in the Army will be deeply saddened.
"He was a remarkable man attempting an extraordinary feat for the worthiest of worthy personal causes - raising money for wounded veterans.
"His heroic achievements are an inspiration to us all. Our hearts go out to Joanna, Max and Alicia, his family and many friends."
Career Facts: Lt Col (Retd) Alistair Edward Henry Worsley MBE RIFLES
- 1980: Commissioned into the infantry battalion, The Royal Green Jackets
- 1993: Awarded an MBE for service on operations in Northern Ireland
- 1993 to 1996: Chief of Staff of 143 (West Midlands) Brigade
- 2000 to 2003: Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion The Royal Green Jackets
- 2002: Awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
- 3rd October 2015: Left the British Army after a distinguished 36 year career


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In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment.
A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.
Sunny, The Widow and Bajie lead the charge against Pilgrim, as he attempts to gain ultimate control of the Badlands; M.K. seeks revenge on The Widow. (Series Finale)
Sunny, Bajie and Gaius seek out an unlikely ally in the fight against Pilgrim. Cressida has a disturbing revelation. The Widow questions her future.
Sunny, Bajie and Kannin journey back into the Badlands. The Widow makes a risky play against Pilgrim, bringing Cressida and Lydia into the crossfire.
The Widow and Baron Chau finally face off; M.K. and Pilgrim grow their forces at the Monastery; Sunny and Bajie discover a new foe, the Black Lotus.
Sunny and Bajie face off with Pilgrim, who lays out his deadly plan for the Badlands.
Sunny and Bajie arrive at Pilgrim's Fortress, only to face an angry M.K. The Widow enlists Gaius. Moon and Lydia rally the troops.
Sunny works with the River King to secure passage to Pilgrim's Fortress; The Widow faces mutiny from discontented troops.
Sunny and Bajie call in a favor from Bajie's past; The Widow interrogates an important captive who threatens her tentative peace with Pilgrim.
Sunny and Bajie seek help from a reclusive former Master; The Widow must confront a spectre from her past as Chau's slave.
Sunny and Bajie face off against a deadly new foe with a dark connection to Sunny's past; Chau enlists her brother in the fight against Pilgrim.
Sunny and Bajie go undercover on The Widow's frontlines, seeking passage to a possible cure for Henry; Tilda confronts The Widow.
Sunny and Bajie seek help from Lydia. The Widow struggles to control M.K. Pilgrim seeks to establish a new order in the Badlands.
Sunny returns to the Badlands, seeking a cure for his son Henry. The Widow and Chau wage a bloody civil war. A new threat emerges.
Sunny faces the toughest showdown of his life; Bajie's loyalties are tested to their limits.
Sunny relies on an unlikely person for help in defeating a foe; Bajie learns a shocking secret from his past.
Sunny plays a game which causes his friends to question his loyalty; the Widow discovers the existence of a new weapon.
Sunny confronts his inner demons, and his friends try to help; the Widow exacts revenge on her enemies.
Sunny and Bajie meet a friend, but must also confront an enemy from their past; the Widow makes an unholy alliance.
Sunny and Bajie get help from an unlikely source, for a price; the Widow considers a risk; MK enacts a dangerous plan.
The Widow's fight for power lands her in a showdown with her enemies, who have joined forces against her; an old threat resurfaces.
Sunny and Bajie meet a dangerous foe who knows Sunny; the Widow prepares for a showdown; MK learns a secret.
Sunny and Bajie struggle to stay alive; the Widow consolidates her power in the face of challenges.
Six months after the Season 1 finale, Sunny finds a new foe, as well as a new, unexpected ally, while MK learns about his gift in a mysterious place.
Sunny and M.K. fight to escape Quinn's grip once and for all. Meanwhile, the Baron's enemies conspire to take him down and change the Badlands forever.
As Sunny secures his escape from the Fort, Quinn grows suspicious. Meanwhile, The Widow's decisions set her on a collision course with Sunny and M.K.
Sunny and M.K. try to figure out how to control the boy's power. Meanwhile, Quinn sets a dangerous parlay with a rival Baron to help fight The Widow.
As Sunny begins to train M.K., the boy struggles to learn discipline. Meanwhile, Quinn seeks retribution against The Widow and faces the consequences.
M.K. finds refuge in an unlikely and dangerous place, while Sunny's loyalty is tested when Quinn tries to force him to commit an unspeakable act.
The Badlands' deadliest Clipper rescues a mysterious boy with a dark secret, but who may know the way out.


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Cruelty to dogs can be in the form of overcrowded, unsanitary conditions which lead to disease and even death. But it can manifest itself in far more appalling forms. We will look at some of these.
Dogs are social animals. They will live in packs if left to their own devices in the wild. They like the company of other animals or people. After all, we call them "man's best friend". Dogs can be a wonderful addition to our households. They can bring fun and laughter into our day to day lives. We need to interact with them to be able to appreciate them and to bring out their full potential. Most people that have a dog do interact with them in this way.
But there are those people who will buy or adopt a dog and then leave him or her tied outside of the house in the yard. Sometime these shackles are simply a rope; sometime chains are used. Leaving an animal restrained for a short period of time may sometime be necessary. But to leave a dog tied or chained indefinitely is cruel. As we have stated above, dogs like our company. They will not understand why they are left alone and restrained. Sometimes they are restrained in the sun and without water. This is really cruel.
Some people get dogs to use in dog fights. They seem to get some sort of enjoyment from pitting two healthy dogs against each other. But dog fighting is a horrible thing for any dog to have to endure. To "train" a dog for fighting, many people will secure a dog with a very heavy chain. Others use weighted vests on their dogs. This is an attempt to build muscle in the dog. Most people that do this, start when the dog is too young; no muscle building should be done until a dog is at least 18 months of age. Oftentimes a younger or weaker dog is pitted against the "fighter" just to give it a taste for blood. Don't get me wrong; just because I know these facts does not mean I am in any way advocating this behavior. I detest dog fighting.
As I have already pointed out, dogs are social animals. They actually don't want to fight each other. In the pack there is always an alpha or "top" dog. All others are at some other place in the hierarchy. They have a great amount of respect for each other. They will fight among themselves if it is necessary, but most problems are solved without violence. To make dogs fight is horrible. As far as I am concerned it is one of the cruelest ways to treat a dog.
Great article, I agree that dogs are social beings and I have no toleration for someone who wants to make them fight. Thank you
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