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It took me a while to learn to free. I hadn't seen it done, though I had heard of it. And, usually, when I heard it described--how to actually do it--it was only explained: you just do it. Which didn't help me much understand what it meant to free.
I practiced. Alone, mostly. I didn't want to try to free in front of any one else, to risk exposure. I preferred to try to free at home or walking from school. I would take the back streets where there weren't many people, the long way---just to practice. I felt it was easier to free when I was moving, so I always had someplace to go, and I always, always took the back streets. I didn't get very good at freeing alone. Alone I had no place to resonate and I had no one to tell me if I could actually free.
I was at my cousins house on the East Side when I first saw people free. There was a block party and Tommy the Clown had come--so everyone on the East Side, it seemed to me, was there. The music was loud and everyone was moving, dancing and laughing. I walked to the back of the apartment complex where I saw my cousin and his friends in his car. I nodded to my cousin and he told me to come over.
"Come here little cousin."
"What's up?"
They opened the door and let me in the back seat. They rolled up the windows and didn't say much of anything, just busied their fingers as my cousin put in a tape. It was synths and horns and snare drums. My cousin's friend looked back at me and asked me, "do you free?" I didn't know how to answer. I had practiced, but I didn't know, yet, if I could actually free.
"Nah, not really," I shook my head. Someone asked for a lighter, breaking the silence. I didn't know if they expected me to free. I sat and waited. They let the tape play through a few tracks and no one said anything. They listened. All you could hear was breath, loud. I thought my own breathing was loud. I could hear myself think. I could feel myself watching and waiting and wondering: why were they silent? Can they hear me think? Do they want me to free?
My cousin spoke and filled the car as he exhaled, "you Black, you free". He told me as if it were fact I knew and should know. I had to free, he was telling me, because I was Black. I had no choice, it was expected of me to free. But, I couldn't free. I was caught with fear and hesitation. It wasn't long but I could feel them waiting on me. They were ready for me to free and I shook my head.
The music filled the car. I could hear the bass. Free was flow. Free was connecting and searching and, when the time hit, landing. It was watching flight. They were responding to each other and challenging each other. One would free and another would free and everyone would free together. It was an ensemble. It was noise and it was style. It made me want to free. I told myself, I would free and I would free even If I couldn't free. I couldn't then and I can't quite now tell anyone how to free. You know it when you see it. You do it and it sort of just happens. I wanted to free.


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The Great River
- This page is about The Great River, the region between Lothlórien and Rohan. For the river, see Anduin. For other uses, see Anduin (disambiguation).
The shores of Great River, known as the mighty Anduin in Sindarin, touch many different lands. It flows from the Grey and Misty Mountains in far north, between Lothlórien and Mirkwood, through the Argonath into West Rohan and onto Gondor, before emptying into Belegaer, the Great Sea to the South. The signs of war lie along the shores of the Great River as Isengard and Barad-dûr put their dark plans into motion. Assist the Sentinels of Lothlórien in patrolling their southern boarders, seek out Galadriel's wisdom and confront ancient enemies of Rohan, the Easterlings, as they gather for an attack on Rohan and Lórien.
- Level: 70-75
- Factions: The Riders of Stangard & Heroes of Limlight Gorge
- Introduced: Update 6: Shores of the Great River, March 2012.
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack:Great River
The river was known as the Langflood to the ancestors of the Rohirrim, and was the longest in Middle-earth during the Third Age with an estimates total length of 1,388 miles (approximately 2,234 kilometres).
During the First Age, a stretch of land along the Great River was home to Entwives and their beautiful gardens. But this place of beauty was blasted by Sauron in the Second Age, and is now called the Brown Lands. The Great River is a divider; on the western bank is life, forests, tributaries and the like, while the east is wasteland, destroyed, rocky.
The Company of the Ring travelled along the Great River during the Third Age, pursued by Gollum and the orcs of Isengard, with Legolas bringing down a Fell beast with the bow he was given when leaving Lothlórien.[1][2][3][4][5]
An Elven encampment close by Lothlòrien
The Central Plain
- Stangard - Rohirrim village
Limlight Gorge
Southern foothills on the east side of the Misty Mountains close by, but below Fangorn Forest.
Wailing Hills
Central foothills on the east side of the Misty Mountains.
Parth Celebrant
An old battlefield and a decaying fortification
A swampy region.
Brown Lands
A desolate looking land on the east side of the river.
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Detail maps of the Great River
Category Overview
List of everything in region:
- ↑ http://www.lotro.com/en/explore/world#_great-river
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduin
- ↑ http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Anduin
- ↑ http://www.tor.com/blogs/2009/05/lotr-re-read-fellowship-ii9-the-great-river
- ↑ http://neverfeltbetter.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/the-lord-of-the-rings-chapter-by-chapter-the-great-river/
|Settlements, Areas and Landmarks of The Great River
|Aculf's Camp • Etheburg • Haldirith • Parth Celebrant • Stangard • The Cuthstan
|Brown Lands • Eorlsmead • Limlight Gorge • Parth Celebrant • Rushgore • Thinglad • Wailing Hills
|Thinglad: Foul-maw's Den • Hîs-urdan • The Old Burrows • Ûngund
Eorlsmead: Abandoned Farm • The Fetid Caves • Eorlsmead Tower • The Teeming Nest
|Regions of Rhovanion
|East Rohan (Wildermore) • Ered Mithrin and Withered Heath • Eryn Lasgalen and the Dale-lands • The Great River • Iron Hills • Lothlórien • Mirkwood • Moria • Vales of Anduin • West Rohan (Entwood)

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Arrivals Weeze Airport
Address: Flughafen-Ring 60, 47652 Weeze, Duitsland
IATA-airport code: NRN
ICAO-airport code: EDLV
Alias: Düsseldorf Weeze Airport en Düsseldorf Niederrhein Airport
Where is Weeze Airport located?
Weeze Airport is located just across the Dutch border in western Germany, on the northwest side Nijmegen and on the southeast side Düsseldorf. Exit 3 (Goch / Weeze) and exit 4 (Uedem / Weeze) from the A57 motorway will take you to the airport within 10 minutes. Ryanair is the only airline at the airport with scheduled flights to about 45 destinations.
What is the distance from Weeze Airport to the center of Nijmegen and Düsseldorf?
Weeze Airport is a former military airbase, 59 kilometers from Nijmegen (via the A73) and 81 kilometers from Dusseldorf (via the A57). Nijmegen can be reached in about 45 minutes, by car it takes an hour to get into the center of Düsseldorf.
Which airline (airlines) flying to and from Weeze Airport?
- Ryanair
How to get to by public transport at Weeze Airport?
Weeze Airport is accessible by public transport from the Netherlands, but this trip possibility is anything but ideal. For with public transport at Weeze Airport to get you first take the bus from Nijmegen to Kleve in Germany, then the train to Weeze and finally a piece by bus. Hourly bus SB58 from Nijmegen CS Train Station Kleve, the travel time is 48 minutes. Between Kleve Bahnhof Weeze Bahnhof runs twice an hour a train, the journey time by NWB Nordwestbahn is 22 minutes. The bus ride with bus SW1 between the train station Weeze Weeze Airport takes 11 minutes Finally, even this bus leaves only once an hour. Briefly, you are very long route (2 hours and 10 minutes including changes) if you want to travel by public transport from the Netherlands (Nijmegen) to Weeze Airport. More information can be found here Deutsche Bahn website.
Bus transportation – Weeze Airport Shuttle (Nijmegen)
From the Netherlands you can reach Weeze Airport to Weeze Airport Shuttle Taxi Cox, every day there are about ten journeys in both directions. It is driven minibuses standing by at the central station of Nijmegen (Mercure Nijmegen Centre) and Weeze Airport (bus number 5). Journey time is approximately 45 minutes, tickets must be paid before departure at the bus driver of the minibus. It is also possible to travel from Arnhem and Venlo. Reservations are required, this can be done online through the website at least 24 hours before departure. Weeze Airport Shuttle has a desk at the airport, where you can ask questions. More information can be found here, website and timetables bus Weeze Airport Shuttle.
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|Children, 2 t/m 6 jaar
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Bus transportation – Airport Shuttle (Düsseldorf)
Between the airport and the cities of Düsseldorf and Cologne runs the Airport Shuttle Schilling Omnibusverkehr. The stop of Weeze Airport is located directly in front of the terminal building, at bus stop number 1. The stop in Düsseldorf is located on the Worringer Strasse (Fernbusbahnhof) to the central station of Düsseldorf. The bus departs several times a day in both directions, the trip takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tickets are available from the bus driver (cash only), it is not possible to reserve a seat. Below are the prices for a bus ride between Weeze Airport and Dusseldorf, a ticket to Cologne is slightly more expensive. More information can be found here, website and bus timetable Airport Shuttle.
How much does a taxi from your front door to Weeze Airport?
Do you book an early flight from Weeze Airport or traveling just prefer you can get a taxi with the taxi to the airport at one of the many providers. An example is Tinker, they offer cheap taxi transport from your front door to Weeze Airport and back.
How much does a taxi to and from Nijmegen and Düsseldorf?
A taxi from Nijmegen to Weeze Airport costs around € 70 for a taxi from the airport to Dusseldorf you will pay around € 120.
Which car rental companies are present at Weeze Airport?
Want to rent a car at Weeze Airport then you have five options as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Budget and Europcar. Through EasyTerra Car Rental you can compare the prices of all providers and immediately take advantage of offers.
What are the parking rates from Weeze Airport?
Weeze Airport has 7,000 parking spaces which are all open air. The car parks P1, P2 and P3 are within walking distance of the terminal, but P1 is a lot closer than P2 and P3. You have the option to reserve a car from Weeze Airport, the online rates, however, are similar to the inrijtarieven. Weeze Airport uses an extraordinary system to generate additional income, check Access Control Weeze Airport. Every car needs to reach € 2.00 payable at the terminal, P1, P2 or P3 on the entrance portal of the airport. You must still add € 2.00 for parking below. Check out the full list of parking Weeze Airport.
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Allison Kallaway Jewelry
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Vagary - a whimsical or roaming journey
This is what I have decided to call my new 2019 Spring collection of small but mighty pieces suitable for all of your whimsical wanderings. Each piece is hand crafted by me from sterling silver, then oxidized to show the subtle details.
Simple stamped shapes joined together and suspended from an 18" chain. Each of the styles in the photograph are available, so please specify which one you would like with your order. There may be small differences between each pendant as they are all hand made.
To see the full Vagary collection, click here.
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Sock Slider Reviews
Sock Slider is a four-part system that keeps your socks open and in place while you put them on, without forcing you to bend over, strain, or cause yourself pain.
About Sock Slider
If you have a limited range of motion, Sock Slider promises to help you quickly put on and take off your socks, without bending, stretching, or straining, and perhaps most importantly, without pain.
Using its unique cradle design, Sock Slider expands the opening of your sock—whether dress, casual, athletic, or compression—and then keeps it in the perfect position, so all you have to do is slide your foot in.
The detachable handle can also help you put on your shoes, and take your socks off at the end of the day, too. And if necessary, Sock Slider packs up easily for travel.
Whether due to illness, injury, or the aging process, a limited range of motion can impact your life in a lot of ways. But will this system help make putting your socks on and taking them off easier and pain-free? Are there other options you should consider?
You work hard for your money, and you don't want to throw it out the window on a product that won't deliver value. By the end of this article, you'll have a much clearer idea where you stand—starting with why you might be considering Sock Slider in the first place.
Why You Might Have Difficulty Putting Your Socks On
Like any other kind of reduced mobility, there are perhaps hundreds of factors that can make it increasingly difficult to put on socks, including chronic pain and obesity, previous injuries, osteoarthritis, and even some cognitive conditions.
And this is to say nothing of the natural aging process, whereby our muscles, bones, and joints deteriorate, becoming weaker, stiffer, and less able to move like they once could.
Combined, the Centers for Disease Control tells us that about 18.2 million people (or about 7.5% of the population) are unable, or find it very difficult, to walk a quarter mile. What's more, the CDC also tells us that about 22.7% of Americans have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, while 36% have obesity.
Combined, there are a lot of people who might be able to benefit from a device like Sock Slider. Could this be you? Let's start off by talking price.
How Much Does Sock Slider Cost?
One unit costs $19.99 plus $4.99 in S&H. An second unit can be added on for an additional S&H charge of $4.95
Therefore, two units will cost you $19.99 plus $9.98 S&H total.
All Sock Slider purchases come with a 30-day money back guarantee, less S&H. This means you'll immediately lose $10 if you decide to request a refund, plus whatever it will cost you to ship them back to the manufacturer.
To process a refund, you'll need to call Allstar Products Group's customer service department at (866) 973-7692.
How Does Sock Slider Compare to Other Sock Aids?
While the specific design of Sock Slider is certainly intriguing, it doesn't necessarily appear to be new or unique.
For example, comparing this unit to the Easy On, Easy Off Sock Kit (sometimes called the Easy-Off Sock Doffer), they appeared to be the exact same product. The biggest differences seemed to be the price, since Amazon sold the latter for $77 (although we found it for as little as $36.95 elsewhere online), while this slider came in at $29.97, including shipping.
With this said, searching online for terms like "sock aid" and "stocking aid," we found other options for as little as $8. Some of these were also sold through brick and mortar retailers, which could save on S&H, as well as make the return process easier if you're not satisfied.
Were any of these options exactly like Sock Slider? Except for the Easy-Off version, no.
However, many used similar half-cylinder designs with prongs at the end, while implementing straps or hooked levers to actually pull socks onto your feet. By comparison, the slider allows you to push your foot in, instead of a pulling motion.
We'd imagine it might be easier for the larger muscles in your leg to push your foot into the system, versus using the weaker muscles of your arms and hands to pull on your sock via a competing design.
This ease obviously depends on exactly what's restricting your range of motion. For example, if you have poor leg mobility, a pull-on sock aid might work better. But if you have arm or back pain, including arthritis, then the push-on design of Sock Slider might better meet your needs.
Is it meeting the needs of its current customers, though?
Are There Customer Reviews For Products Like Sock Slider?
Coming back to the Easy-Off competitor we mentioned in the last section, we found a YouTube commercial from 2010 advertising the product, so this design appeared to have been on the market for at least several years before the release of Sock Slider.
On Amazon, the Easy On, Easy Off Sock Kit had well over 200 customer reviews at the time of our research, which gave the device an average rating of 3.9 stars.
There, common compliments referenced effective results and ease of use, while frequent complaints seemed to claim that it wasn't as easy as advertised (especially if you have weak hands) and that it over-stretched socks.
From a company perspective, Allstar Products Group is one of the top companies in the ASOTV industry, who's responsible for popular recent hits like Simply Fit Board.
Considering the overall number of products Allstar sells on an annual basis, it would appear that most customers are pleased with their purchases. With this said, like many products from other ASOTV manufacturers, common complaints were less-than-stellar quality and frustrating customer service experiences.
We're certainly not saying you can expect any of this with Sock Slider, but we're here to ensure you have all the necessary information at your disposal before making a decision.
What's the Bottom Line About Sock Slider?
The HighYa team isn't here to tell you how to spend your money. But we're consumers, too, and like us, we want to make sure you get the most value for your money.
Given this, for under $30, you'll receive two Sock Slider units, which is $10 less than just one of the nearly identical competition. Keep in mind, though, that you'll more than make up for this in lost S&H charges if you're dissatisfied and decide to process a refund on Sock Slider.
In the end, this system is competitively priced, features a very compelling concept, and comes from a well-known manufacturer. But only you can decide whether or not it's worth putting $10+ on the line to give it a try.
Looking for the ultimate resource? While Sock Slider isn't a medical device, speaking with your doctor about your reduced mobility could go a long way toward finding effective treatments. While there, you can also inquire if it, or another sock or stocking aid, might work best based on your specific diagnosis.
Too big
I like the Sock Slider, but it doesn't work with all my socks. I'm a female with size 5 feet, so I wear the smallest size women's socks. Some of them just won't stretch open enough to get them onto the Sock Slider. For those that I can get onto the device, it works beautifully. Availability of a slightly smaller model would be greatly appreciated by me. I bought my Sock Slider at Walgreens.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This item is worse than useless, if that is possible. The people in the videos must have small dainty feet but it is certainly no use whatsoever for size tens. It is almost impossible to load national health compression stockings without tearing them. Don't throw your money away on this product.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Absolutely awesome!
For about the past six years, I have had a terrible time putting a sock on my right leg. The left is fine, but the right leg has developed severe motion problems and it is extremely difficult to raise and bend my right leg in the right way to put on a sock. It also causes my leg to ache a great deal. I finally broke down and bought the Sock Slider, have just used it for the first time. Absolutely awesome! I have even discovered that I can even use it to put on the right foot of my pantyhose. I love this! Thank you for this!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
NOT that good of a product
I ordered one for myself. A friend of mine ordered two; one for herself and one for me for Christmas. OK, we now have three of these things. And, if a person has major problems with putting on socks, then this might be helpful. But for the average person who just wants an easier way of putting on his/her socks, this thing is a total waste of TIME and money. Does anyone want to buy three to give at Christmas instead of giving fruitcakes?
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Very simple to use and works exactly as stated.
I am the least mechanical person you will ever meet, but even I was able to follow the directions to put this device together.
I had been struggling for years, gradually realizing that I could not get a sock on to my right foot anymore due to my hip being too painful to allow me to reach the foot to put on my sock.
Left side no problem - right no way.
I am a fashion sock collector and have been since I was a retail buyer for the hosiery department for a very famous and exclusive retail store in San Francisco. A fabulous sock was part of my look, and I was known for it.
I found it ironic that with all these socks, I couldn't show my style anymore!
Okay - that has all changed now that I have this device.
Although I am getting a hip replacement in a few weeks, I will use the Sock Slider as needed until then, and during the recovery period.
If you love socks, or they are part of your daily routine, this is just what you need if you are suffering from osteoarthritis as I am.
Wonderful item! And worth every penny!
Try it - you will love it!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Cheap plastic - it breaks
Shameful performance. Arrived with just one screw to attach the slider to cuff. I had to find self-tapping screws fatter than the one provided to work. Then the tool BENDS because it is so cheap. I have limited motion so must push hard to get the foot into compression sock, then cuff and sock detach from the base. I tried Gorilla Glue to secure. No luck. Watch out! This company sells like crazy but has cheap stuff. When it comes apart, I must wait until someone is around to help me.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Excellent product
I am 71 years old and wear firm fit knee-length compression socks. My legs are heavy and trying to simply pull compression socks on was a waste of time and energy.
I tried the Sock Slider, and it is so easy! Is it perfect? No, but better than other alternatives I have found.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Awesome product
Ok look, it's plastic, but I can now put on socks? I have not been able to do that for over 10 years. I'm 43 and about 10 years ago I shattered my left leg so putting on socks, human forget it. If you take your time, it works great. I can put on my shoes and socks by myself now. You don't miss it until you can't, trust me. The handle is a must.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
No socks to fit the Sock Slider
I have carried the Sock Slider to 2 stores that sell socks and can't find a single sock to buy that will fit over the Sock Slider tube. None of the socks I own are stretchable enough to fit over it.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rip off!
I would like the person that invented this thing to show me how it will work with my knee high compression socks. It is totally useless because you can't get the sock stretched on it in the first place and it slides off completely as soon as you touch the sock or let go of it. There is no way any human being can use with compression socks, and mine are a medium strength. If you wear sloppy, worn out sport socks, it MIGHT work.
I screwed up and bought at Walmart, but the box got trashed before I TRIED to use it so I can't take it back. One more As Seen On TV ripoff product.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I set it up correctly to have my husband use it. Neither of us could make it work. Only loose neck socks would go on it or they pop off. Tight neck socks would have to be taped down! This is a scam for most people. Plus I purchased it at the "As seen on TV" store for $25. Obviously I didn't shop around enough and hope I can return this thing.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend


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The Dilemma of Owning a High Drive Dog
The Dilemma of Owning a High Drive Dog
Many of our clients have dogs that genetically possess high levels of certain drives. Drives that would be suitable in a working environment such as police or military dogs.
The problem that lies with dogs that have these drives is they need to outlet them and that normally means, in a backyard environment, destruction, barking, uncontrolled behaviour and absolute frustration for the owner.
So what should be done with a high drive dog who, for example, has unfortunately ended up spending its life in a backyard while the owners go to work for 12 hours a day.
Well from our experience this is all about management. You must manage the following things if you are to have any chance at all of having a normal life with your high drive hound.
1. Energy – the release of energy is extremely important. A tired dog is not a destructive dog.
2. Mental Engagement – it is very important that your dog has a "job" to do in your lifestyle. It could be that your dog is suitable for family protection training or it might be really good at using its nose to find things (most dog are by the way, but not all dogs have high drive to back it)
3. Physical controls – cages, runs, crates etc are necessary so your dog can learn to relax. It is not cruel to house your dog in a run all day while you are at work provided the run is shaded, appropriately sized, has clean water continuously and is escape proof. Your dog will learn to turn off to the stimulus that would normally make it bark and run the fenceline all day.
4. Food – make sure you are feeding your dog the right food. "Right Food" is food that does not provide an oversupply of fuel for your dog's energy. Read about and research what is ideal for your dog and its level of energy.
5. Formal obedience – ensure you are working with your trainer to build a solid level of obedience and control, house manners etc into your dog. Mandatory.
If you consider all of the above you will set yourself up to be a competent handler/owner for your dog. Anything less and your relationship with your dog will be diminished.


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Roscoff Accommodation
Searching for hotels in Roscoff (France) or Roscoff accommodation? A district of the Finistère department in Bretagne, north-western France, Roscoff is a small ferry port near Brittany, Quimper, Concarneau, Bénodet and the Pink Granite Coast.
Roscoff boasts several monuments such as the Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz a church with an unusual renaissance architecture, the aquarium and the Station biologique de Roscoff which is a research lab, and the Jardin Exotique de Roscoff.
Town-hop on the Port-Aven flagship to the neighbouring towns and islands such as The Isle De Batz and rue Gambetta; the latter is an old port with various port activities. Enjoy swimming in the Roscoff's most enticing beach located in Laber, or go snorkeling, sailing or parasailing.
Learn about seaweed how to prepare it for consumption at the Seaweed Discovery Centre, visit the many restaurants which have tasteful cuisines. Take a look at the vehicles, pictures, documents and weapons at the Second World War Museum. Walk along the pier and if possible throughout the island and learn about the culture and character of the people.
The lodgings in Roscoff are quite beautiful such as the Hotel Britany and Hotel Thalasstonic offer access to almost all activities
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USA Ninja Challenge Franchise is one of the most exciting and unique youth fitness franchise opportunities in the industry!
Our competitive landscape is slim to none, providing us with a simple path to extreme growth. We have proprietary structures that sets us apart from other concepts and this allows us to benefit in an industry that has an un-tapped earning potential. When you invest in an opportunity where there are a number of potential revenue streams available there is more room for growth. Our obstacle course combines the elements of exercise and fun, meeting the requirements of a children's fitness training center.
This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to your community and offer the youth a positive life-changing experience and run a rewarding business. Learn more today.
Open USA Ninja Challenge in any of these available states: CO, CT, FL, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, TX.
Franchisees have the ability to shape their own financial future depending on the depth of their efforts. Fitness franchise opportunities provide a wonderful chance to reach out to your community and offer the youth a positive life-changing experience. Parents are raving about the health benefits and social interaction our program provides, because it allows their children a break from the negative effects of today's technology.
When you become a franchisee, you will enjoy the simplicity of our systems and can relax knowing your investment will be rewarding to all parties.
USA Ninja Challenge has developed an obstacle course skills program that incorporates basic skill sets from:
Ninja Challenge is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 18. The program is designated to meet the requirements of a full physical fitness program for today's youth. We incorporate standard gymnastics apparatus including:
Other specialized ninja training equipment is also used, such as cargo nets, traverse walls, slack lines, ropes and ladders. Each portion of every obstacle course also includes corresponding conditioning and flexibility stations. The desired result of this program is to improve children's strength, flexibility and all-around athleticism.
We have proprietary structures that set us apart from other concepts. This allows us to benefit in an industry that has an untapped earning potential.
By owning a USA Ninja Challenge franchise, you invest in an opportunity where there are a number of potential revenue streams available. Our obstacle courses combine the elements of exercise and fun, meeting the requirements of a children's fitness training program. The ever-booming fitness industry integrated with the ever-profitable child entertainment industry allows us to be the influential front-runners of our segment.
USA Ninja Challenge has a strong potential ROI for a franchise owner. The concept is financially sound and has been proven in the marketplace. A franchise owner is anticipated to produce attractive margins that are impressive in the Franchise marketplace.
USA Ninja Challenge offers training programs and on-going support for all of our franchisees to help grow their business. We offer support in marketing, accounting and legal. We even assist in day to day operational activities, if needed. Our training programs are thorough and will give you all the tools necessary for running your successful USA Ninja Challenge franchise.
We will be offering exclusive territories to our franchisees as one of the key benefits to early adopters. Exclusive territories can offer a competitive advantage in the franchise sales and marketing environment. A territory will include a defined area and will generally be documented as a 50,000-100,000 population center or as a 5-mile radius from the location, whichever is less.
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Air Conditioner
I have written before about the fact that I have a thirty-year-old house that has thirty-year-old house problems. One of the problems is that the downstairs AC is the original AC for the house.
Problem 1 – January 2008
It was making a "banging" sound.
Diagnosis: Low on refrigerant – $75.
Problem 2 – May 2008
It was not cooling at all, and it was making a loud electrical "HUMMMMMMMM" sound.
Diagnosis: Condenser unit fan was not operating – $200+
Problem 3 – June 2008
It stopped cooling again. It was a day before vacation so I decided to have it looked at when I got back home two weeks later.
Diagnosis: Electrical wiring insulation had worn through and was shorting out the fan – $105
So we are back to enjoying the nice cool air conditioning in the dead-middle of a South Carolina summer.
I wonder when I will have to replace this unit? Part of me wants to bury my head in the sand and hope that it runs another thirty years. The realistic side of me says I should go ahead and start pricing out units. Initial looks have shown a cost of $5K – $7K. Just what I want to spend my money on … an air conditioner.
Why do I bring all of this up? Because it is so important to look ahead when preparing a financial plan. Jenn and I could pretend that this issue does not exist and then have a financial "emergency" when this AC really does fail permanently. In the past (when we were always broke), we would ignore this issue and then be surprised when it failed. Now, we recognize it as a known, upcoming expense, and we plan for it.
I do hope that it lasts another thirty years, though.
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Air Conditioners are expensive. Where can I get one for cheap?
I'm surprised it lasted this long. Most
I replaced my original with the house AC unit at 21 years. It was what I refer to as "construction grade".
If you run the AC much, you might also consider that you will save possibly considerable money on electricity.
I could not justify a cost benefit to going with a very high SEER rating, the cost seems to rise faster than the benefit at that point. However, I did find considerable benefit with the 14 SEER that I had installed, versus what was probably a 5 or 6 SEER in the original 20 year old model.
You can run some quick numbers at http://www.hvacopcost.com/
For instance, if you calculate a 1977 model (7.1 SEER), versus a variable speed 14 SEER replacement, using 10 cent electricity and 1400 cooling hours, you may see over $300 in savings per year. (Over your 30 years, thats $9000, )
We are also having A/C issues. Ours is 15 years old and we've had several issues. I hit the ceiling when we received a $450 electric bill for June and our house is never nice and cool only tolerable. After adding freon, we were told that it really needed to be replaced because its only putting about 1 ton. We have been quoted around $5,000 from several people. However, I have found them online with a hefty discount. I priced the exact unit for $1600 and received a quote from a nice christian fella that said he would install for around $600 to $800. Here's the downfall: when I called the manufacturer to see if the online company is legitimate, they confirmed that anyone that has a license can buy and resell but the manufacturer will not stand behind the warranty. I am very willing to take that gamble since it's about 1/2 of the cost to install. If this would have happened last year, I wouldn't have shopped around. I probably would've just handed over the credit card…
Joe, I love this Post! IT WILL NOT LAST ANOTHER THIRTY YEARS! It's great to get the word out about these types of items. They are the least thought of items until they break.When they do break it is usually a priority to get it repaired and your left deciding how to pay for it, not will we pay for it. If the dishwasher breaks we can use the kitchen sink to do the dishes. If the clothes dryer craps out we can go to the laundry mat. But if the air goes out on a cool 98 degree day in August, well that's when you call me! Much Love Dude!


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Disability Agenda Scotland (DAS) says there are an estimated 284,300 disabled working-age people in the country, and many experience lower rates of employment and pay than the rest of society.
In its End the Gap report, DAS is calling for both the Scottish and UK governments to take action to narrow the gap by 2025.
Delia Henry, Director of Action on Hearing Loss Scotland and Chair of DAS, said: "While some disabled people are not able to work, for others being in work has both economic and social benefits. But they face barriers to entering the labour market – not just physical or related to their mental health – but also in terms of societal and employer attitudes.
Young people with disabilities fare particularly badly, says DAS. According to research, although half were in further education nine months after leaving school, by the time they were 26 they were four times more likely to be unemployed as their non-disabled peers.
DAS wants the Scottish Government to set 'realistic but ambitious' targets to close the employment gap; more resources to support those in work; and public sector organisations to lead by example in recruitment. Employing more people who are Deaf or disabled could be one criterion to assess businesses bidding for public sector contracts, it suggests.
"There are opportunities posed by the devolution of key aspects of social security and employment support to do things differently in Scotland," said Delia Henry, "especially in terms of linking the new social security system with employment support.
"More effort should also be made to reduce the number of people forced to leave their job due to a disability – 83 per cent of people with a disability acquire it while in work, while 400,000 people quit the UK workforce every year after developing a work-limiting condition."
DAS recommends improved careers advice and enhanced funding for young people who are Deaf or disabled taking up college and modern apprenticeship places. It is calling for all Jobcentre staff to receive disability awareness training, and for more disability employment advisers.
But DAS says it is 'deeply concerned' by the planned closures of JobCentres across the UK, particularly in Glasgow. "This will impede people's ability to access advice and support and will affect the most vulnerable the most," Delia Henry warned.
The charities that comprise Disability Agenda Scotland (DAS) are Action on Hearing Loss Scotland, Capability Scotland, ENABLE Scotland, RNIB Scotland, SAMH and Sense Scotland.
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The European Youth Parliament (EYP) helps young people gain life skills, connect to their society, and discover Europe. EYP is for young people from all over the continent – not just the EU – who are interested in discovering their national society as well as the European society and identity.
We are a Europe-wide organisation, with over thirty national committees and 30.000 active members. The Dutch National Committee was founded in 1998 and organises a series of events each year, with the National Selection Conference as the highlight.
The Sessions of EYP NL
EYP NL starts with the Regional Selection Conference. During a two-day session, students from secondary education get their first taste of what EYP entails. The Regional Selection Conference serve as an introduction to EYP. On the first day, participants get to know peers and new friends through activities, after which they research and discuss various topics. On the second day, their solutions and findings about these topics are presented in a general debate. Registration forms for the 2019-2020 season are now available.
After taking part in the Regional Selection Conferences, the participants are now officially alumni of EYP the Netherlands and can take part in our member events. They can also sign up through open applications to future sessions as a volunteer, developing further in new roles, supporting and guiding new participants.
At the Regional Selection Conferences, some participants will be invited to the National Selection Conference. This session lasts four days (Friday – Monday), and with guest speakers, a press team and more international EYP members to meet, it is a truly unforgettable experience. At the end of the conference, some teams and individuals will be selected to represent EYP the Netherlands at sessions abroad.
Aside from these recurring sessions, EYP NL also organises international events, such as the 1st North Sea Forum in Rotterdam in 2009, the 71st International Session in Amsterdam in 2012, an International Forum in Amsterdam in 2015 and the 88th International Session of EYP The Netherlands in Rotterdam in 2018.
The Format
The sessions of EYP the Netherlands follow the international EYP format. The participants, or delegates, gather in their chosen working group called a committee. Throughout the whole session, the committee is supervised by a young volunteer of the EYP, a Chairperson who provides the group with support and guidance.
The format has three parts: Teambuilding, Committee Work and General Assembly. During Teambuilding the delegates get to know each other through various games and activities, learn how to cooperate and start working as a team. Each committee has a certain topic, usually a current European or global issue. The delegates will have chosen their committees according to their preferences of the committee topic. During Committee Work, the delegates discuss the issue in their group, come up with possible solutions and draft a resolution. All committees reunite in a large debate: the General Assembly. The groups present and discuss their motion for a resolution, which passes through a debate and a voting procedure.
Besides this three-part format, there is also evening activities and a cultural program. During Eurovillage, for example, the delegations are assigned a country and will bring traditional food and drinks.
Results and Impact
Through their own research and discussions, participants become true experts in their topics. The results are visible and impactful. 90% of our participants said that EYP had taught them valuable skills they would use in the future. Of our participants, 80% said EYP had made them more interested in Europe, and many participants gain friendships and strong bonds with their peers.
"EYP has been a great experience for me. It really put me out of my comfort zone and taught me how to properly work together with my peers. Because I had co-written the resolution myself I also felt confident defending it during the debate. This has been a very valuable, social, fun and academic experience for me and I would do it again in a heartbeat." – Saskia (18)
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The European Youth Parliament is entirely run by volunteers. Hundreds of young people, who devote their time and knowledge to organise sessions, raise European awareness and build a better future. Nevertheless, we cannot function the way we do without the dedicated and continued support from our partners in government institutions, NGO's and the corporate world. For that, we are incredibly grateful. EYP NL is lucky to work with a number of amazing partners, who help us in many different ways. Their number grows every year, and for good reasons.
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Whatever your reason to join EYP or your plans for the future may be – everybody gains something from participating. There's no such thing as a 'typical' EYP member. You don't need to be an aspiring politician or lawyer, far from it. EYP members come from a broad range of economic, geographic and ethnic backgrounds.
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After topping the league at Christmas last year, the suggestion that Liverpool would need a healthy win against Swansea to climb above them as they head into 2015 would have sounded ridiculous, highlighting just what a disastrous start to the season Liverpool have had. Still, Liverpool have shown a recent rise in form following a switch to a 3-4-2-1 formation, even if they had little to show for it: thrashed by biggest rivals Manchester United, nicking a late draw at home to Arsenal and scraping a 1-0 win over lowly Burnley.
Brendan Rodgers' former club were next, with his former captain Garry Monk setting up his side in a 4-4-1-1. The Welsh side have moved on from the Barcelona template that got them to the Premier League, evolving into a more counter-attacking side first under Michael Laudrup but more noticeably under Monk.
Although a slow opening, Liverpool started the game well and managed to get their first half goal just as the match seemed to be dying off. The current shape in build-up play isn't really a great deal different from what featured last year – Steven Gerrard would drop down into the defence to form a back three, while the full-backs would push higher on the flanks – it's only really the depth of the central midfielders and attackers that's changed.
The main emphasis was on giving Gerrard the space he needed to pick out raking passes out wide or splitting the midfield to push the ball through centrally. It caught the opposition between a rock and a hard place: stay narrow centrally and the widemen could easily pick up the ball in space, but stretch out the lines and the ball could easily be moved through the middle. This season opposition managers, presumably inspired by Oscar Tabarez at the World Cup, have opted to stop the problem at its source by ensuring Gerrard can't get on the ball. Although his decision-making has drastically improved since his move into a deeper role, his positioning hasn't so he's essentially been rendered obsolete by his inability to escape opposition markers.
In the back three at Swansea, there was more equality in who was expected to move the ball out than before. Whereas previously Gerrard had always been the most important of the three, his replacement in the centre, Martin Skrtel, was the least involved in the build-up play. This was largely due to Swansea doing a good job of denying Liverpool the easy ball into midfield. Wilfried Bony and Gylfi Sigurdsson shadowed Lucas Leiva and Jordan Henderson, forcing Liverpool to move the ball out wide instead.
Henderson's downturn in form this season is no fault of his own, he's not suited to a midfield two and does a decent job considering he's only there to accommodate other players – he's a shuttler and best at knitting the play together further up the pitch, but isn't suited to playmaking duties deeper, finding it difficult to find space to pick up the ball. Lucas is much better at finding this space, but isn't really the player you want to – he's never had the passing range and no longer has the legs to carry the ball forward. The Brazilian's main use here was as cover for Emre Can when he strode forward with the ball. There's a definite argument to be made here that if Can can do this role he would be better off in midfield, but part of the reason he was so effective against Swansea was that as part of the back three he was able to receive the ball under no pressure facing play rather than being shadowed as the midfielders were.
With that pass into midfield blocked off, Liverpool had to go wide in search of space. The ball would be knocked out to the wider centre-backs under little pressure with the Swansea attackers busy with Lucas and Henderson. They had two options: a wider pass to the wing-back or a pass infield to the attacking midfielder between the lines, who would stand ready to receive the ball between the wide and central midfielders, while Raheem Sterling would often make diagonal runs towards the near flank ahead of them. With these happening near exclusively down the left and Jonjo Shelvey doing a very poor job of covering, the result was a series of good but ultimately fruitless passing moves. Liverpool were getting into some decent areas but struggled to create anything resembling a proper chance, with Swansea keeping things tight defensively.
Swansea's problem was they were completely failing to muster up any attacks in reply as Liverpool's pressing was excellent. Midway through the half, Monk had his side press from the front to gain some footing in the game, which certainly made them more threatening but cost them the opening goal.
The game generally followed the same pattern into the second half however. Liverpool passed the ball well but failed to carve out any real opportunities, while Swansea were seeing more of the ball due to their more proactive approach to defending not getting all that far with it thanks to Liverpool's own pressing.
Although it served them well throughout the game, the second goal was the greatest reward for Liverpool's defending. Sterling forced Ashley Williams to play it back to Lukasz Fabianski, then, with Philippe Coutinho also shadowing Leon Britton, Adam Lallana blocked out the pass to Federico Fernandez and closed down the keeper. Fabianski still tried to play the ball out and it cannoned off Lallana's chest to double Liverpool's lead.
Not that it lasted long – within a minute, Swansea had pulled one back. Pressure on Liverpool's backline forced Skrtel into playing it out quickly to Henderson, who controlled it poorly, setting up a crossing opportunity for Nathan Dyer. His cross was poorly dealt with by Can, giving Wayne Routledge a chance to hit another in from the opposite side, and a scrambling Mamadou Sakho heads it into the path of Sigurdsson to finish.
Compared to some of the goals Liverpool concede, this isn't that bad, but the lack of organisation has been a constant throughout Rodgers' tenure. Can's header (if you can even call it that, does it actually hit his head?) provides an opposing argument to playing him at centre-back, gifting Swansea the opportunity to cross again with a mix-up on the opposite side – Henderson's picked up Bony, but leaves him to mark Sigurdsson, having originally dropped into the backline to cover Sakho when he was forced wide to deal with the first cross from Dye, while Skrtel is aware of Bony's threat, pointing at him, but assumes Henderson has him and Sakho doesn't realise until too late he needs to come back across. A panicking Sakho fails to clear the ball and it falls to Sigurdsson, neither followed by Henderson or stopped by Skrtel, who had panicked upon realising Bony is largely unmarked. A simple shout at any point here would suffice: to let Sakho know he needs to come back across quicker, to let Skrtel know he needs to come across and mark Bony if Sakho can't, to get Lucas to come more central and cut out Sigurdsson. Some options are better than others but all at least provide something, but instead there's nothing.
The bigger issue here is that there's never that something. Skrtel is a good defender but isn't a vocal organiser, Sakho looks like he could be the same, while Simon Mignolet's a good albeit quiet keeper (and has ultimately always been unsuited to Liverpool's style). It gets worse with each passing year – Jamie Carragher, Pepe Reina and Daniel Agger's form all dropped but each had an ability to organise that those who have replaced them lack. Now all the leaders have gone and the quality is playing under a manager who in three years has never shown either the ability or, worse, the interest in organising a defence that makes you think it could be sorted. Even within a performance as good as this, it was inevitable Liverpool wouldn't keep a clean sheet.
Nevertheless, Swansea continued to struggle plugging the gaps left when they pressed from the front. With the forwards now going after Liverpool's centre-backs, Shelvey and Britton had to step up to meet Henderson and Lucas, leaving space between them and the defence behind them. For the third, Coutinho pulled into this space, was played in and tapped it away to Lallana first time, who had space to run into after Williams had to step up to meet Coutinho, but instead dribbled off to the left for an excellent goal, aided by a clever run inside by Sterling.
The game remained an even contest until Britton was removed for Ki Sung-yueng. Although struggling defensively, Britton had dealt with Liverpool's pressing well, drawing in players and forcing Henderson and Lucas up the pitch to make room for Sigurdsson. The more obvious candidate for being substituted was Shelvey, who had been poor on all accounts and looked knackered 30 minutes in. Maybe the logic was that he was more likely to create something out of nothing, but Britton was the one that actually gave Swansea some control in the match, so it was fitting that Liverpool's win was sealed with a flick off Shelvey's head at a corner.


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Candle Espermaceti -Act One, Scenes I and II
Act One
Marine environment and sea themed. Place surrounded by fishing nets, anchor, harpoon, life buoys, sailors' coats and other possible ship furniture. In the back part, half an arcade of ribs of a whale (scenic material).
SEASON: 19th century;
United States Coast and South Seas
An Old Sailor, Chorus
It's a shallow, moonless night on a wharf in the world. There is a diffuse and weak light.
He is in the center of the stage.
He wipes a hardcover book, sitting on a wooden stool (this one rather close to the floor). The cloth used for cleaning is white.
She wears shabby suits and is barefoot with the blackened soles of her feet.
Throw the cloth away (the cloth can be highlighted by some stage light) and starts to leaf through the book, stopping at some one with great interest.
A candle is lit inside a lamp (or something that imitates a candle light), being almost at its end, is on the right side of the old.
There is a raw calm, a refined greed, and a half-smile, ambiguous, like that to bring death to bear.
Something that reads it scares him, drops the book and utters a terrifying scream suddenly, staring at the audience with great severity, but this becomes an expression of benevolence. Then a broad, indefatigable smile emerges.
Sounds of thunder and storm cross the stage, the lights rise and flash like lightning.
The light returns to the initial condition.
He gets up slowly and heavily, carrying the lamp next to his face and leaves with the lights fading behind him. He is now taciturn, but you can hear the sounds of his footsteps.
The lights go out. He blows the candle almost off the stage, entering the coxies.
There is a murmur from both sides of the muzzle. And in the midst of this murmur a name three times is pronounced: Ishmael.
A pause, thunder, lightning and then the following words:
Man is also the son of the wind and the sea, destined for great prodigies. But his dignity may be inferior to that of dust, for even in the slightest breeze of foolishness or ambition, his humanity sinks, he declines.
Is Ismael tested in the salt sea?
Nymph, Chorus, Ocean with the Tritons.
Ocean enters with its Court of Tritões in cadenced movements, it walks and stops, it walks again and stops,
resembling the tides. He wears a starfish crown on his head. Like clothing, gray pants and a cap of the same color. The cover is suspended at the end by the retinue of two newts. The newts also wear gray trousers, and the fabric is draped around all trousers, presenting greater volume in the pelvis and decreasing towards the feet. They remember a faun in the set, although the draping of the garment is more for algae. Their faces are painted white, with a black circle on each temple. None of the three entities wear shirts.
The Nymph seems to emerge from Ocean, but out of the coxias in the background and passing under the cloak. She wears a long silver dress with shiny embellishments.
Sounds of oceans and seas.
The sound diminishes and it proclaims:
"Abyssus abyssum invocat" (Abyss attracts abyss)
This is raised to the maximum by Ocean and its newts. His head hangs in a relaxed position toward the audience.
Then he stands up, still in the arms of the entities, and looks around with astonishment.
A light turns and changes the colors on the edge and the bottom of the stage.
And she says:
"Light shrieks against the thirsty eyes of the night a dark knowledge ... O mortals, how detestable or enviable they can be! Do not lament for your experiences and challenges, only for your absurdities."
The group moves to the opposite side of the stage through which it had entered, and from this to the background. The nymph is lowered and "submerged" in the coxies.
Hidden in the cushions
Moans and whispers ... (closed tone)
Darkness all over the stage. Thunderstorm
She returns. Now she walks half-naked (she wears only a tan-colored thong and a shiny silver chain on each ankle, as well as a silvery tiara.) The light focuses on one breast and the rest is biting penumbra. and his court.
Ocean wielding a round, convex shield, a sign of power and universality. His face is haughty and inviolable.
It stops in the center of the stage and seems to command the titanic forces of nature with alternating gestures of hands and arms.
He orders the entry of the Tritons and summons Nymph to re-create it.
One of the newts has a thick chain, and another a trunk, both dragging objects by ropes. Symbols respectively of the dangers of the sea and its riches.
They stop, keeping some distance from Ocean and making deep deferences, to the point of touching the foreheads on the ground near the feet of the god. After this, they turn their backs to their initial positions, since one can not turn away from a god.
The Nymph bows less harshly, though she inclines


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Find out if NU Pep Squad can defend the top spot and go for their 5th winning streak at the much-awaited match airing live on S+A in the Philippines and streaming simulcast its local airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) in key countries worldwide
The school spirit will be in full blast once again from inside the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City in the Philippines; on social media; and to Filipino households across the world, when all eight universities in the UAAP take the mat at the 2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on Saturday (December 2) at 2 p.m. Manila time.
Nikko Ramos, Gretchen Ho, and Angelique Manto will be hosting the country's most-anticipated cheerdance contest, which will air LIVE on S+A in the Philippines and streaming simulcast its local airing on TFC online (www.TFC.tv) in key countries worldwide.
This year, National University (NU) hopes to repeat, if not exceed its near-flawless run in 2016 to get its fifth consecutive cheerdance crown. Hoping to stand in its way are the De La Salle Animo Squad, the Adamson Pep Squad, the FEU Cheering Squad, the UE Pep Squad, the returning UP Pep Squad, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, and the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion.
The second-runner up of the UAAP Cheerdance Competition will get P140,000 and medals from the UAAP, plus P20,000 from a sponsor; the first-runner up will get P200,000 and medals from the UAAP, plus P25,000 from a sponsor; and the champion will get P340,000 and medals from UAAP plus P30,000 from a sponsor, plus P25,000 from an additional sponsor.
Last year, over 17,000 people trooped to the MoA Arena to watch the competition, which was won by NU with a seamless and highly technical futuristic routine. It also saw great performances from FEU, ADU, UST, UE, DLSU, and ADMU. With known cheerdance powerhouse UP returning to the fold this year, and the other Pep Squads improving each year, fans can expect a wonderful and inspiring show from all eight squads in the UAAP.
UP skipped last year's competition, when the CDC committee was not able to address their protest. Their issue may remain unresolved and the competition is yet about to happen, but the UP Pep Squad's return makes the UP community feel triumphant already.
"We just want to clarify na we're not coming back dahil may gusto kaming patunayan or whatever. We're coming back because we're here to make the UP community happy and proud again (We want to clarify that we are making a comeback to make the UP community happy and proud again, and not because we want to prove something)", explained UP Pep Squad coach Pio Opinaldo.
Don't miss the 2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on Saturday (December 2) at 2 pm, LIVE on S+A in the Philippines and streaming simulcast its local airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) in key countries worldwide. For updates, visit sports.abs-cbn.com or follow @ABSCBNSports on Facebook and Twitter.
Interested parties can also visit TFC's Facebook page applicable for each area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas and follow @KapamilyaTFC and KapamilyaGlobalPRon Twitter and Instagram. (With reports from Santino Honasan, Alvin Laqui, and Norman Lee Benjamin Riego of ABS-CBN Sports)


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THE KID FROM NEW ORLEANS - Kid Ory and his Creole Jazz Band
In 1956 Norman Granz (manager of Oscar Peterson and promoter of Jazz At The Philharmonic) suddenly became interested in the older generation of jazzmen still active and signed up Kid Ory for a series of recordings for his record label, Verve.
This new Upbeat CD presents a long unavailable Verve album, The Kid From New Orleans, together with two tracks from Ory's guest appearance at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival and selections from a concert in Paris. The studio session which forms the basis of this issue is a beautifully recorded set: Ory's rhythm section was surprisingly modern in approach. Darnell Howard's rich-toned and fascinatingly original clarinet embellishes the well-known Ory band sound to delightful effect. Together with the forthright positive trumpet of Marty Marsala they produce an altogether enticing programme.
The bonus material is revealing: at Newport the Red Allen Band is an unusual setting for the old man and he makes a grand impression whilst the Paris concert has his band playing to the gallery. Ory's long-time drummer, Minor Hall, had fallen ill and was replaced by an American resident in Paris at the time, Kansas Fields. This gives the band an entirely different flavour and the excitement of the concert is captured marvelously in this new remastering.
Tracks 1-7 from The Kid From New Orleans plus selections from Red Allen, Kid Ory and Jack Teagarden at Newport- Tracks 8, 9 and 10 and Kid Ory in Europe - tracks 11-16.
1. Snag It
2. Somebody Stole My Girl
3. Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet
4. Runnin' Wild
5. Swanee River
6. Ole Miss
7. Black and Blue
8. Jack teagarden Introduction
9. Muskrat Ramble
10. High Society
11. Memphis Blues
12. Washington and Lee Swing
13. Basin Street Blues
14. Tiger Rag
15. Dippermouth Blues
16. South
Reviews of This Recording
.....not got one of (kid Ory's) sets? Give this a try and join me and the other smilers. Bert Whyatt, Jazz Journal


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International Branded Holiday Inn Melaka Hotel is located in the Heart of UNESCO Listed Heritage City Melaka. It boasts an unrivalled location, residing on the stylish waterfront overlooking the Straits of Melaka with a great view. When it comes to ambiance, this pillarless hotel ballroom is considered the best in Melaka. It has a good sound system and really helpful technicians to ensure you superb live music entertainment for your wedding reception.
Jul 2016
We held our daughter's wedding dinner party n hosted our family n guests at HI Melaka. We did looked at several hotels in Melaka before deciding on HI based on 4 criterias. It's got to have 1)spacious&le carpark areas, 2)banquet hall must be without obstructing pillars and 3)location is accessible 4)hotel well maintained n secure! Indeed the banquet hall povided us was spacious enough to accommodate all 165 guests n a dance floor, yet cosy enough for an intimate wedding party. We were allowed to request for a special menu, to allow for more flavourful Nyonya dishes rather than the traditional Chinese set. Our guests all raved about the food n quality, although some did mention the portions were a little small! Throughout our discussions with Ms Genevieve, the Senior Business Development Manager and overall coordinator for our event, she understood what we required n promptly sought to provide it for us. She oversaw the entire dinner set-up right up to when dinner was done, hence the entire night everything went smoothly n efficiently. The hotel allowed us to use the space till 1am, which was fantastic as our guests refused to give up the dance floor! We also booked our family n guests for 1 night stay and that too went as well as can managed given that it was a big group. However it must be noted here for further improvements:-
- checking in was slow, we took 2 hours to settle the group check-ins despite already furnishing the hotel with a room booking list with a master account
- Ang pow box not provided. It would be good to provide this for future weddings
- Dinner floor plan missed being displayed. Better attention to this cos it did create some confusions
All in all we are most happy with Ms Genevieve and her team, the Chef, the Reception, housekeeping for keeping the wedding dinner and our stay at HI a pleasant, safe and most memorable time!! Well done!!
Dec 2015
Utilized its Straits West Ballroom for our wedding lunch reception. It is a good place for wedding reception. Decoration looked grand. Most of our guests enjoyed the lunch served. Our wedding event was scheduled to start at 11 am (started with cocktail reception at 11 am followed by lunch at later time). The preparation from the hotel started at 10 am. Before the event started, Mr Nadren (not sure if I spell it correctly) - the technical personnel - offered kind help on our slideshow presentation. Much appreciated! Thank you!
As for the cocktail reception, it was only ready later than the scheduled time (around 11.35 am). My guests (mostly relatives) were left loitering at the hotel's lobby as the preparation only started at 11 am after urging the staffs. Overall, the event ran smoothly.
Dec 2011
Stupid parking system guest come for wedding dinner cannot park in hotel and not even allow drop off for old ppl. Rude parking security.
Mar 2011
A friend of mine had her wedding at Holiday Inn last year, but it was lunch at their 2nd level cafeteria. I think one thing good about it is you can avoid the jam compare to equotorial (always very bad jam at theold road in front of Mahkota there especially during weekends, but to Holiday Inn just need to go by the bridge). And, it's a new hotel, sure the interior design will be newer. Maybe you can try to get quotation from them.
The best in melaka is still Holiday Inn when it comes to ambiance and pillarless balroom. Yes...PILLARLESS! Another good thing about HOliday Inn is that their technician is very helpful to us. Their Sound System is much better than Equatorial...so you will save on hiring external sound system if you hire a Band.
Apr 2012
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I obviously saw a gigantic musician in him. I felt that he'd gone into my world with such elegance and dignity… that I wanted to meet on a more equal basis. It's my album for sure, and he makes his albums and has his name on it – but as a pure musician, we decided to enter this other world, this other island, which is this sort of Arca-Björk overlap.
ArcaComposition | Programmation - Musicien/ne - Production
Née au Venezuela, Alejandro Ghersi aka Arca est une productrice, ingénieure du son et DJ basée à Brooklyn. Elle a produit l'EP2 de FKA Twigs et Yeezus de Kanye West.
- Photo issue de l'album Vulnicura Live
Travail avec Björk
- composition en collaboration avec Björk des titres Family et NotGet
- co-production avec Björk de Lion Song, History Of Touches, Black Lake, NotGet, Atom Dance et Mouth Mantra
- co-production avec Björk et The Haxan Cloak de Family
- présent sur scène pour certains concerts de la tournée Vulnicura
- DJ Set avec Björk à Mexico
- Utopia
- Björk en guest d'Arca au Shed
Björk à propos d'Arca
"C'est lui qui est entré en contact avec moi. C'était il y a un an et demi. À l'époque, je n'avais rien écouté de son travail avec FKA Twigs ou Kanye West. Mais je l'ai tout de suite beaucoup apprécié en le découvrant. (…) Nous avons beaucoup de points en commun, que ce soit musicalement ou émotionnellement. Je me suis rendu compte qu'il connaissait très bien mon travail – et même mieux que moi, probablement."
lesinrocks.com, Janvier 2015
- Arca & Björk, Auditorium Parco della Musica - Rome, 2015 photo : Musacchio & Ianniello
eternal gratitude to the all around fertile Arca for being up for weaving together our missions for a bit .... thanks for those magical 3 shows !!! a history of musical touches .....warmthnesss ,
Facebook, Juillet 2015
why did you work with alejandro ghersi ?
at the end of vulnicura i felt a deep musical connection with him, i felt guilty having dragged him through such a dramatic and difficult subject matter and that we had earned a lightness. and he had served my mission with such elegance and dignity, i wanted to find another point of view where we could have the ideal utopian musical collaboration without the baggage of my heartbreak, but there was also some sense of a deeper purpose neither of us even understand today. something about when 2 musicians that could both do albums on their own would still merge, looking at it afterwards now that it is done, we wanted to leave our defenses and egos behind, the patriarchy, hierarchies, everything, and travel into pure abandon where no one is a victim. he's not oppressed by adapting to my songs like on vulnicura, i can merge with a male producer and not be paranoid about being typecast as just the vocalist and so on. like embrace all the weaknesses and make it into strengths. stay vulnerable. we managed to watch each other's backs, making each other braver. maybe it was weirdly also about the timing of me having just talked during vulnicura about how little credit women get as producers. maybe exactly then it was gonna take the most courage to merge with another. and still keep your dignity as a musician. because like all justice battles, black rights are not about isolating black people but that they can live in a society with white people but still keep same strength. same with women. i'm not sure how much it helps to isolate. i think it is important now that everyone is more aware of the culprits of sexism, we should be able to embrace collaborations and guys don't get all the credit.
W Magazine, Octobre 2017
Björk à propos de leur collaboration sur Utopia
"I obviously saw a gigantic musician in him , I felt that he'd gone into my world with such elegance and dignity… that I wanted to meet on a more equal basis. It's my album for sure, and he makes his albums and has his name on it – but as a pure musician, we decided to enter this other world, this other island, which is this sort of Arca-Björk overlap. Where we keep our joy is very similar, and where we keep our darkness is not that dissimilar."
À propos de Björk
Pitchfork : You've also said you're working with Björk on her next album. How did you meet ?
AG : It was serendipitous. Three years ago, my manager asked me : "Who do you want to work with ?" The first person I named was Björk. I also said André 3000 and Missy [Elliott]. He was like, "OK, but we're realistically not going to be able to do that." And then, after &&&&& came out, he sent it to one of Björk's collaborators without even telling me. In a very beautiful and graceful way, she reached out to say that she had appreciated it. I was walking through some marshes with [my boyfriend] Daniel and I got this email and I just cried. I couldn't believe it.
Then we met in London. She'd just finished her tour and asked me if I knew anyone who might be interested in DJing an after party to celebrate. I just kind of rolled up my sleeves and, as humbly as I could, said I would love to.
Pitchfork : What does that collaboration sound like ?
AG : It's not really my music, so it's difficult to answer. I'm just a tiny piece of the equation. But it's been completely healing spending time and working with her ; listening to her music changed the way I write, since I was really young. It's as simple as that. Imagine making a new friend that is into the same kind of music as you. It's very innocent, you know ?
Pitchfork, Octobre 2014
À propos de l'influence de Björk
Arca confiait récemment que sans les encouragements amicaux de Björk, il n'aurait jamais réuni le courage nécessaire pour chanter, pour la première fois, sur son nouvel album. Si la plupart des paroles ont été improvisées, l'influence spirituelle de Björk a tout de même infiltré le subconscient de Ghersi et sa nouvelle chanson, « Anoche ».
We were in the car together and I had been singing for fun and she turned to me very casually and asked me if I'd ever considered singing on my music. I just dismissed it. But then I took her very seriously because I respect her so profoundly as a vocalist. She gave me so much guidance, so I really want to celebrate that when I talk about the record. It was a big deal. She was so nurturing throughout the whole process and I don't know if I would've been so brave to do his without her as a friend.
I-D Mag - février 2017
Le parallèle entre le refrain de la chanson "Anoche te añoré / Aunque no te he conocido aún" ("Last night I missed you / Even though I haven't met you yet") et le titre « I miss you » de 1995 de Björk « I miss you / But I haven't met you yet » est trop évident pour ne pas être relevé... Pitchfork - février 2017
À propos de la tournée Vulnicura
you know what changed my life ? being a part of this tour. laughter & tears & heart. Vulnicura Live is out now and features Vulnicura live features some of my remixes of older Björk songs I love a lot 2, hope u like em ! !!!!!! kisses all over ur forehead @bjork
À propos de son album Reverie
She's given me advice on anything, (from) live show, arranging, how to breathe, how to sing, when to bow, when to fight, when to search, when to hold stillness" explique Arca. "its not just advice as a musician, it's how she unlock things in ithers simply by seeing them on a deep level."
Dazed & confused, 2017
À propos de l'album Vulnicura
I DJ'ed at the last Biophilia show after-party, then there was an invitation to come to Iceland, to listen to stuff with no expectations or agenda. Those were the Vulnicura songs, most of which were already written, with string arrangements and lyrics. It was very powerful. I cried a lot ! She doesn't work in a calculated way. It's more step by step, listening to intuition. It was very polite, cautious and considerate, because the material was so tender. It was almost about the silences between the conversations.
It felt mutually healing. Listening to "Black Lake" a lot of times was like a test, as it was so affecting. Then there's "Quicksand", a celebration. There's a complete spectrum of human emotion.
There was a sense of wellbeing around the record, a safe cocoon of comfort and taking care of one another. Maybe that's what allowed her to go into that wound so deeply – because she had a very warm base. When you work with Björk, you enter a family.
Uncut - Avril 2017
À propos de l'album Utopia
björk : the soft merge that yielded this album has been one of the most oxygenating experiences i've had in my lifetime.
can i be a little sentimental ? i cherish every single moment in the 2+ year journey of this album with you and james and jesse. the licking raindrops out of the salty air in the tropics & listening for birds, swimming in green rivers, the fires crackling through snow ... the dark grey storm and the luminous rainbow that flooded the air after. it floods me still each day and with colors i didn't know.
this album truly carries a piece of utopia for me—� one that is already smilingly real.
unquantifiable, hundreds of thousands of sparkles effortlessly magicked by the regal @james.t.merry i love u ✨
"It's like a dream, but underneath that, there's so much purity making music with someone you love. I don't want to overstate or understate it, but it was the most profound musical connection I've ever had. Rewarding, challenging, stimulating, energising, uplifting – all of those things. To do something only we can do together : that was our consensus from the beginning. Trying to make something out of experience and ways of seeing. She did the arrangements and lyrics on her own, but when I was involved, we liked to be in the same room. But really it was all over : London, Reykjavík, New York, all over. Sometimes we would listen in a hotel in Tokyo. Every song on that album means something to me. It's a record with yin and yang, and it has sharp teeth when it needs to."
- Nouvel album avec Arca
- Arca à propos de sa collaboration avec Björk
- Björk annonce la sortie de Vulnicura
- Björk a déjà travaillé sur trois nouveaux titres avec Arca pour le nouvel album
- Session d'enregistrement du nouvel album à México
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Getting into the habit of working out on a daily basis can be easy when you find something that you like, whether that's running, lifting weights, or just walking on the treadmill before work. Making it even better is the rush of energy that's often experienced after working out, which can help make the habit easier to keep. However, even with as easy as it is to fall into a workout regimen, it can be even easier to fall out of one. Whether this happens because of a busy schedule, change in work, or just an interruption in life, you may find yourself struggling to pick up and go back to where you last started.
Need reasons to get back into the routine you were once passionate about? By learning about what happens to your body when you stop working out, you may be motivated to do just that. Some of the surprising changes that are most worth learning about are conveniently listed below.
1. You May Experience Withdrawal
While most people associate withdrawal symptoms with quitting an addiction such as smoking or drinking, it's not only attached to those types of health issues. Withdrawal can also be experienced by those who completely stop working out, especially if they were heavy duty exercisers. Although this may sound odd, a study done by the Counselling & Psychological Services Department at the University of California Santa Cruz proved otherwise. They found that individuals who exercised heavily and stopped completely ended up experiencing withdrawals symptoms such as difficulty to sleep, low energy levels, trouble concentrating, and aches and sores.
2. Your Body Will Store Additional Fat
When you stop working out and develop a sedentary lifestyle, your body will not be as conditioned as it was before. Unfortunately this can lead to a weakened body that is much more likely to store fat that would otherwise be burned through working out. If you are trying to lose weight with diet alone, this could make it incredibly difficult.
3. Loss of Muscle
Muscle is something that requires maintenance in order to keep, which means stopping a workout regimen can result in the loss of strength. This observation was found when a study was done by the Faculty of Sport Sciences at the University of Murcia in Spain. When looking at power and endurance athletes, they found that muscle was lost at a faster rate when they stopped working out completely.
4. Slow Metabolism
Working out helps to ramp up metabolism, which is responsible for the amount of calories you burn in a day. Unfortunately this means that if you stop working out completely, your metabolism is likely to slow down quite a bit. If you don't adjust your calories accordingly, this could lead to rapid weight gain. This has been seen in countless studies that looked at athletes who stopped working out for a certain length of time. In these studies the majority of athletes had a higher body fat percentage by the time the study ended, largely as a result of decreased activity.
5. Your Mood Will Change
Do you notice that you feel good after you workout? This is largely due to the endorphins that are released when you exercise, which are a type of "feel good" hormones released by the brain. While these are less likely to release when you are not exercising, that's not the only reason why your mood might change. Without exercise your body also won't get as much oxygen, which can mean it's not able to suppress chemicals that can make you feel sad or depressed. Unfortunately this can lead to feeling irritable while being gloomy and tired.
6. Your Blood Pressure Will Rise
As soon as you stop working out, your blood pressure is likely to soar. This is especially true when compared to days that you would otherwise work out. This is because as you become sedentary, your blood vessels get used to a slower flow running through them. Just a month later the arteries and veins will begin to stiffen and go back to where they were before you ever exercised in the first place.
7. You'll Get Tired Quickly
While you might have been able to run miles without losing your breath, once you stop working out, you might get winded just walking up your stairs. This is the result of the amount of oxygen your muscles using decreasing, which is around 20% just 2 weeks after quitting working out.
8. Blood Sugar Increases
Although it's common for blood sugar to rise after you eat a meal, it normally drops soon after you're finished. However, as you become more sedentary, your blood sugar levels will continue staying elevated for much longer. Unfortunately this increases your risk of heart disease as well as diabetes, making it even worse for your health.
9. You Won't Feel Like Yourself
If you've ever noticed you don't feel like your normal self when you don't workout, that's because the connection between your muscles and your brain have likely weakened or diminished. This can leave you feeling "off" and is more formally known as neuromuscular adaptations. The good news is that once you get back to exercising regularly, this feeling should go away completely.
10. Reduced Sensitivity to Insulin
As you continue to stay away from the gym your sensitivity to insulin will likely decrease. While this in itself can mean difficulty losing weight it can also lead to high blood pressure, obesity, and even diabetes. If you have an unhealthy diet in addition to not working out, this can create even more health problems, which is why it's important to watch what you eat while you're staying out of the gym.
11. Your Joints May Ache
As your muscles begin to degenerate because you haven't been working to maintain them, your joints and ligaments are likely to ache. This can make everyday tasks a lot more difficult, such as walking to the grocery stores or just doing everyday cleaning around the house. This is even easier to see in individuals who are older, as their muscle degenerates more quickly which makes it much easier to notice joint problems.


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