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Pinoy 2D Fighters and Pinoy PS brings you Prepare to Fight!/
Looking for a place to show-off your skills in Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom 3? Well, you should consider dropping by the Best of Anime convention this weekend then. Pinoy PS and Pinoy 2D Fighters will have a fighting game tournament at the convention for Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition 2012 and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3.
The two tournaments is separate, one starting on Saturday, and the other on Sunday. Here's the info:
Saturday( September 15) - Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition 2012
Sunday( September 16) - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Registration for the tournament closes at 1pm, and the tournament will start at 2pm.
Entrance fee to the venue is 175php, 300php for both days. For the tournament, you will need to pay only 70php.
Head over to Pinoy PS and Pinoy 2D Fighters' website for more about the tournament.
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Native Americans Giving Back: Jana Mashonee
Across the globe families will gather and gifts will be exchanged in celebration of the Christmas holiday. Resolutions are quickly being made while there is still time. With the end of one year and the beginning of another soon upon us, there is no better way to conclude our Native Americans Giving Back Series than by featuring a one-of-a-kind artist: Jana Mashonee (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina).
In my mind, Jana is synonymous for this time of year. If you watched our holiday video above, you know what I'm talking about. The song featured in the video is a rendition of "O Holy Night" sung in Navajo, from Jana's album "American Indian Christmas."
This NAMMY award-winning album gives listeners ten classic Christmas songs beautifully sung in different Native American languages. Jana generously allowed us to use her work in support of our holiday video and giving projects.
In further support of Indian country, Jana established the Jana's Kids Foundation to support Native American and Aboriginal students through academic, athletic and art scholarships, awarding her first scholarship in 2006. In addition, Jana's Kids Foundation strives to improve literacy among Native American children through a "Reading for Life Program." This program provides culturally relevant books and motivational seminars to encourage reading among Native American children.
At only 30-something, Jana Mashonee has achieved a lot as a performer and philanthropist. She's been nominated for two GRAMMY awards, received nine NAMMY awards, performed at the American Indian Inaugural Ball for President Obama and sang for Laura Bush at the First Lady's Luncheon, to name just a few of her contributions. Her humanitarian efforts align with much of what we do through our AIEF program.
Our organization would like to recognize Jana Mashonee for her support of Native Americans everywhere and to thank her again for supporting our holiday services. Like all the artists and performers featured in this series, Jana is truly a Native American giving back.
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Over the past week or so, golf facilities throughout southern Florida have begun cultivating and "working" the turf through a series of maintenance practices. Bermudagrass and seashore paspalum produce an abundance of aboveground and belowground stems that can accumulate to produce thatch. Cultivation practices are necessary to reduce this stem layer, dilute thatch and improve overall turf quality and playability.
In Florida, cultivation practices generally take place from late spring through late summer, as warmer temperatures improve turf recovery. Each practice provides a slightly different benefit and several of them may take place at the same time to produce the desired effect. These include:
- Circle cutting – Mowing turf in a circular pattern reduces grain that can develop from mowing repeatedly in the same direction. This practice usually takes place on tees and fairways in the spring. Circle cutting is the least aggressive cultivation practice discussed in this update because it only addresses the surface canopy and does not dilute thatch.
- Scalping – Scalping includes aggressively lowering mowing heights to remove much of the turf canopy and it generally takes place on golf course roughs. Bermudagrass roughs are often maintained at 1.25 to 1.5 inches but are scalped to less than an inch for several weeks to improve turf uniformity. Scalping exposes the underlying stems and makes the turf appear yellow to tan for a week or two until new leaves are produced.
- Verticutting – Verticutting, or vertical mowing, uses a series of vertically-oriented blades that thin the turf canopy and underlying thatch. Shallow penetration depths provide a light surface grooming effect, while deeper penetration dethatches putting greens, tees and fairways and requires a longer healing period.
- Core aeration – Core aeration removes small plugs of thatch and soil. In addition to dethatching, core aeration reduces compaction and improves soil physical properties on each playing surface. This practice is quite aggressive and can require a week or more for recovery, depending upon tine size and spacing.
- Sand topdressing – Sand topdressing is not necessarily considered a cultivation practice and sand is applied throughout the year on Florida golf courses. However, increased topdressing is applied throughout the summer months to dilute thatch and to backfill aeration holes.Budget constraints often limit its use to putting greens and tees, but sand topdressing dilutes thatch and improves surface firmness on fairways and approaches as well.
These practices are a bit messy and can temporarily produce unsightly playing surfaces, depending upon the intensity of each practice. Short-term inconvenience is certainly worth the long-term benefits that these practices provide.
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Mousiey has a different type of book for you this morning. It is from the author Tory Allyn and the name of it is ' ALTER EGO" . By different , I do mean it is different. By that I mean there is a formula that changes a man into a woman or rather is suppose to give a man a woman feelings.
This is the first time I have ever read anything from this author. I was given a copy of his book in exchange for an honest opinion. And this is Mousieys honest opinion of his book.
I found that his characters are realistic and unique . He describes them in detail and gives them life. As for the scenes they are so remarkable that you believe that you are right there with the characters.
Now as always, Mousiey ask that you grab some coffee, a nibble or two and take a seat. As a take you on a short journey.
As the story starts out we find Special Agent Jack Wellington in a small southern town on a crime scene. One that he is taking over. He is suppose to take the body back to Washington to join the other bodies. However, he is having to wait on the Chief of police before he can do anything. Once the chief shows up he informs him that he really doesn't want to see the body. But the chief insist . The body is half man half woman. It looks like someone took two bodies and squeezed them together.Then all of sudden they find another body-except this body is a male body. Jack takes both bodies back. and starts his investigation. However, someone has leaked the news the to the press - it is in the Morning newspaper. He calls the writer Simone Wellington and gives her a piece of his mind.
They identified one of the bodies as the missing son of the Governor. His name is Carlton Woodbine. He was found in the small southern town. His parents are having to have a closed coffin. Jack brings in a detective agency to help solve the case. . Now this is where I am going to leave you. As if I take you any further. I will give away what happens . And this is a must read. I recommend this book for all. And give it a 20 out 5 stars. There are a lot of twist and turns in this story. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ??? IT IS ON AMAZON ON NOW !!! RUN DON'T STOP!!
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Experiences of Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Survey of Adults in the United Kingdom
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A total of 128 adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders were surveyed concerning the process they went through to obtain their diagnosis and the subsequent support they received. Results suggested that routes to diagnosis were quite heterogeneous and overall levels of satisfaction with the diagnostic process were mixed; 40 % of respondents were 'very/quite' dissatisfied, whilst 47 % were 'very/quite' satisfied. The extent of delays, number of professionals seen, quality of information given at diagnosis and levels of post-diagnostic support predicted overall satisfaction with the diagnostic process. Important areas and suggestions for improvement were noted for all stages of the diagnostic pathway. Respondents also displayed above average levels of depressed mood and anxiety, with greater support being requested in this area.
KeywordsDiagnosis Survey Adults Depression Anxiety
The research presented in this article was funded by a Small Grant from the British Academy (SG112070). We would like to thank all who generously gave their time to participate in this study, as well as those who kindly publicised our requests for volunteers.
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I went to the Cedar Cultural Center Monday to shoot video of a rehearsal for Festival of Lies, from Congolese choreographer Faustin Linyekula and his ensemble, Les Studios Kabako. Instead of rehearsing, Linyekula talked to several local guest artists, performing in his work Saturday, about the history and process leading to this piece. Performances are November 1-3 at the Cedar.
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i recently discovered the health shop revital on wigmore street – for a small shop it has a great choice of health foods and skin products and the staff are pretty knowledgeable. did you know that at this time of year its essential to take the supplement zinc to support your system and fight off colds and flus in the winter months? the weather is being very erratic at the moment, some days cold and windy, and other days warm and balmy, so its easy to be caught unawares. i usually take vitamin C in the winter months, but apparently zinc and olive leaf extract are much more beneficial. echinachea seems to be the popular cold resistant remedy, but olive leaf extract seems to be a wonderful all round supplement. if you feel a cold coming on, taking the homeopathic remedy aconite at those first stages can sometimes help, otherwise the remedy gelsemium is helpful.
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I have been taking black elderberry capsules for the last two winters and they have worked very well at boosting my immune system and I have done much better at avoiding coughs and colds.


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Instruction for use: PipofezineI want this, give me price
Latin name of substance Pipofezine
Pipofezinum (genus. Pipofezini)
Chemical name
5-Methyl-3- (4-methyl-1-piperazinyl) -5H-pyridazino [3,4b] [1,4] benzoxazine (as hydrochloride)
Gross formula
Pharmacological group:
The nosological classification (ICD-10)
F32 Depressive episode: Adynamic subdepression; Astheno-adynamic subdepressive states; Asthenoadressive disorder; Astheno-depressive disorder; Asthenodepressive state; Astheno-depressive state; Major Depressive Disorder; Vyaloapatichesky depression with retardation; Double Depression; Depressive pseudodement; Depressive illness; Depressive mood disorder; Depressive disorder; Depressive mood disorder; Depressive state; Depressive disorders; Depressive syndrome; Depressive syndrome larviated; Depressive syndrome in psychoses; Depressed masks; Depression; Depression Depletion; Depression with the phenomena of inhibition within the framework of cyclothymia; Depression is smiling; Involutional depression; Involutionary melancholy; Involutional depression; Manic-depressive disorder; Masked Depression; Melancholic Attack; Neurotic depression; Neurotic depression; Shallow Depression; Organic depression; Organic depressive syndrome; Simple depression; Simple melancholic syndrome; Psychogenic depression; Reactive depression; Reactive depression with moderate psychopathological symptoms; Reactive depressive states; Reactive depression; Recurrent depression; Seasonal depressive syndrome; Severostatic depression; Senile Depression; Symptomatic Depression; Somatogenic depression; Cyclotymic depression; Exogenous depression; Endogenous depression; Endogenous Depressive Conditions; Endogenous Depression; Endogenous depressive syndrome
F33 Recurrent depressive disorder: Major depressive disorder; Secondary depression; Double Depression; Depressive pseudodement; Depressive mood disorder; Depressive disorder; Depressive mood disorder; Depressive state; Depressive syndrome; Depressed masks; Depression; Depression is smiling; Involutional depression; Involutional depression; Masked Depression; Melancholic Attack; Reactive depression; Reactive depression with moderate psychopathological symptoms; Reactive depressive states; Exogenous depression; Endogenous depression; Endogenous Depressive Conditions; Endogenous Depression; Endogenous depressive syndrome
CAS code
Characteristics of the substance Pipofezine
Crystalline powder is greenish-yellow in color. Easily soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol, chloroform.
Pharmacological action - antidepressive, timoleptic, sedative.
Indiscriminately inhibits the reverse neuronal capture of serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft, which leads to an increase in their concentrations in the postsynaptic receptor region and relief of symptoms of depression. Virtually does not possess cholinolytic activity and does not affect the activity of MAO.
After oral administration, it is quickly and completely absorbed from the digestive tract. Bioavailability is about 80%. Cmax in the blood is reached after 2 hours. Binding to plasma proteins is about 90%. Undergoes biotransformation in the liver with the formation of inactive metabolites. T1 / 2 - 16 hours Excreted mainly by the kidneys.
The modified release dosage form provides a gradual release of the pipophasin in the digestive tract. The released pypofezin quickly and almost completely absorbed into the digestive tract. An in vitro study showed that pipophezin is not a substratum of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4, but is mainly metabolized by CYP1A2. With a single oral application of the modified release tablet (150 mg) Cmax of pipophezin in the blood is achieved after 3-4 hours.
Application of the substance Pipofezine
Depressive disorders of mild and moderate severity (including depressive states in chronic somatic diseases).
Hypersensitivity, hepatic and / or renal failure, concurrent administration of MAO inhibitors, pregnancy, breast-feeding.
Restrictions on the use
Chronic heart failure, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, condition after acute impairment of cerebral circulation, severe infectious diseases, diabetes, children's age (there is no information on the safety of use in children).
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The FDA action category is not defined.
Side effects of the substance Pipofezin
Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions.
Potentsiruet effects of alcohol and other drugs, depressing the central nervous system, antihistamines. Reduces the effectiveness of anticonvulsant therapy.
An in vitro study showed that pipiphezin is not an inhibitor or inducer of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4, so it is unlikely that it interacts with drugs that are substrates of these isoenzymes.
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New Voter Information Cards Go Out To Volusia Voters
Volusia County, FL-The Volusia County Department of Elections has sent out new voter information cards recently to all registered voters. The reason, said Lisa Lewis, Supervisor of Elections, has to do with redistricting on both the state senate and the congressional plans.
Redistricting is done every ten years after the census is taken. After the lines were redrawn, Lewis said the League of Women Voters in Tallahassee and Congresswoman Corrine Brown both filed suit, alleging that the districts were drawn politically,not geographically.
After some back and forth, the issue was resolved judicially. Lewis said Volusia County is completely in Congressional District 6 and Senate Districts 7, 9 and 14.
The result is new voters information cards so that registered voters will know who their senator or congressperson is and also know where their polling place is.
Lewis asks voters to check their new card carefully and if there are any questions, contact the Department of Elections. She said it's important to do this quickly as the deadline to be registered to vote in the Primary Election is August 1.
Lewis also reminds those that aren't registered that it's easy to do. You can register at the library or a drivers license bureau. Click here to get more information.
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Tibet lies at the center of Asia, with an area of 2.5 million square kilometers. The earth's highest mountains, a vast arid plateau and great river valleys make up the physical homeland of 6 million Tibetans. It has an average altitude of 14,000 feet above sea level.
Tibet is comprised of the three provinces of Amdo (now split by China into the provinces of Qinghai and part of Gansu), Kham (largely incorporated into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Gansu and Yunnan), and U-Tsang (which, together with western Kham, is today referred to by China as the Tibet Autonomous Region).
The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) comprises less than half of historic Tibet and was created by China in 1965 for administrative reasons. It is important to note that when Chinese officials and publications use the term "Tibet" they mean only the TAR. Tibetans use the term Tibet to mean the three provinces described above, i.e., the area traditionally known as Tibet before the 1949-50 invasion.
Despite over 40 years of Chinese occupation of Tibet, the Tibetan people refuse to be conquered and subjugated by China. The present Chinese policy, a combination of demographic and economic manipulation, and discrimination, aims to suppress the Tibetan issue by changing the very character and the identity of Tibet and its people.
Today Tibetans are outnumbered by Han Chinese population in their own homeland
Day 01: Arrival in Nepal
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu (1,300m)-Lhasa (3,650m)
Day 04: in Lhasa
Day 05: Lhasa - Tsedang (3,450m)
Day 07: In Tsedang
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Breaking news and expert analysis on legal and compliance issues
From Health Law Daily, August 17, 2017
By Jeffrey H. Brochin, J.D.
A federal district court improperly dismissed a class action brought by customers of CareFirst, Inc. (CareFirst) after their sensitive personal and medical information was exposed to hackers in a cyberattack, a federal appeals court has ruled. The district court had overlooked the allegations of credit card and social security number exposure when they found a lack of "substantial risk of future injury" in dismissing the case due to lack of standing (Attias v. CareFirst, Inc., August 1, 2017, Griffith, CJ).
Breach. In June 2014, an unknown intruder breached twenty-two CareFirst computers and reached a database containing customers' personal information. The company did not discover the breach until April 2015 and only notified its customers of the cyberattack in May 2015. Seven CareFirst customers subsequently brought a class action against CareFirst and its subsidiaries in district court. Their complaint raised eleven different state-law causes of action, including breach of contract, negligence, and violation of various state consumer-protection statutes.
The parties disagreed over what the complaint alleged. According to CareFirst, the complaint alleged only the exposure of limited identifying data, such as customer names, addresses, and subscriber ID numbers; however, according to the customers, the complaint also alleged the theft of customers' social security numbers. The consumers also sought to certify a class consisting of all CareFirst customers residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia whose personal information had been breached. CareFirst moved to dismiss for lack of standing and, in the alternative, for failure to state a claim. The district court agreed that the consumers lacked standing, holding that the customers had alleged neither a present injury nor a high enough likelihood of future injury.
Elements of standing. To demonstrate standing, the customers were required to show (1) that they suffered an injury in fact; (2) that is fairly traceable to CareFirst's actions; and (3) that is likely to be redressed by the relief sought. The appeals court determined that the main issue on appeal revolved around the injury-in-fact requirement—which must be concrete, particularized, and, most importantly "actual or imminent"—because that element was necessary to ensure that the customers had a personal stake in the litigation. The district court found no showing that the alleged injury was actual or imminent, and that the consumers had not plausibly alleged a risk of future injury that was substantial enough to create standing.
Substantial risk test. The appeals court cited precedent under which standing could be satisfied by either the "certainly impending" test or the "substantial risk" test, and noted that claims of standing based on allegations of a substantial risk of future injury have frequently been upheld. It further remarked that no one would doubt that identity theft—should it befall one of the customers—would constitute a concrete and particularized injury. The remaining question, then, became one of whether the complaint plausibly allegedthat the customers now faced a substantial risk of identity theft as a result of CareFirst's alleged negligence in the data breach.
District court's incorrect premise. The district court had concluded that the customers had not demonstrated a sufficiently substantial risk of future harm stemming from the breach to establish standing, in part because they had not suggested, let alone demonstrated, how the CareFirst hackers could steal their identities without access to their social security or credit card numbers. However, the appeals court found that the district court's conclusion rested on an incorrect premise: that the complaint did not allege the theft of social security or credit card numbers in the data breach, when in fact, the complaint did.
The complaint alleged that CareFirst, as part of its business, collects and stores its customers' personal identification information, personal health information, and other sensitive information, all of which the complaint referred to collectively as "PII/PHI/Sensitive Information." This category, as the customers defined it, included patient credit card and social security numbers in addition to protected health information. The complaint also alleged that the cyberattack on CareFirst allowed access to personal and sensitive information, and that the identity thieves could use identifying data—including that accessed on CareFirst's servers—to open new financial accounts, incur charges in another person's name, and commit various other financial crimes.
The appeals court found that an unauthorized party had already accessed personally identifying data on CareFirst's servers, and that is was therefore not at all speculative—but rather at the very least, plausible—to infer that the intruders had both the intent and the ability to use that data for ill. No long sequence of uncertain contingencies involving multiple independent actors need occur before the customers will suffer any harm; a substantial risk of harm exists already simply by virtue of the hack and the nature of the data that was taken. The court found that the elements required for standing were met, and it reversed the district court's dismissal of the action and remanded the matter for further proceedings.
The case is No. 16-7108.
Attorneys: Christopher T. Nace (Paulson & Nace, PLLC) for Chantal Attias. Matthew O. Gatewood (Eversheds Sutherland [US] LLP) and Robert D. Owen (Sutherland Asbil & Brennan, LLP) for Carefirst, Inc. d/b/a Group Hospitalization Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice., Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice and Carefirst of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Bluecross and Blueshield of Maryland Inc., d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice.
Companies: Carefirst, Inc. d/b/a Group Hospitalization Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice.; Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice; Carefirst of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield d/b/a Bluecross and Blueshield of Maryland Inc., d/b/a Carefirst Bluechoice
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FashionTV is a size 12
Fashion TV has announced the launch of 12 new thematic channels. The streams will be made available in SD, HD, UHD and VR formats for OTT, IPTV and mobile delivery.
Lifestyle platform f+ will cover a variety of topics including fashion weeks, swimwear, models, designers, bridal, hair and make-up, and men's fashion.
"We have put in front of us many editorial and technical goals which I am confident to deliver ahead of time and under budget. FashionTV sits at the center of the inevitable and unstoppable merger between the worlds of television and digital video. Keep an eye on our brand and see how it grows in the coming years," said president and founder Michel Adam Lisowski.
FashionTV 4K launched in December 2016 on Eutelsat 13 and Apstar 7.


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Tourism In Australia
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Tourism in Australia
Tourism in Australia is an important component of the Australian economy. In the financial year 2014/15, tourism represented 3.0% of Australia's GDP contributing A$47.5 billion to the national economy. Domestic tourism is a significant part of the tourism industry, representing 73% of the total direct tourism GDP.In calendar year 2015, there were 7.4 million visitor arrivals. Tourism employed 580,800 people in Australia in 2014-15, 5% of the workforce. About 43.7% of persons employed in tourism were part-time. Tourism also contributed 8.0% of Australia's total export earnings in 2010-11.Popular Australian destinations include the coastal cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as other high-profile destinations including regional Queensland, the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef. Uluru and the Australian outback are other popular locations, as is the Tasmanian wilderness. The unique Australian wildlife is also another significant point of interest in the country's tourism.


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List of Traditional Martial Arts Weapons
This page provides details on a wide variety of traditional martial arts weapons (i.e. Bo, Nunchaku, Sai and "Meteor Hammer"). These martial arts weapons come from a variety of countries (i.e. China, Japan and the Philippines) and martial arts styles. These weapons are used for demonstrations, katas & forms, etc.
For a variety of Bo techniques (i.e. spins & thrusts), please visit Black Belt Wiki's Bo Staff Techniques section. If you are looking for martial arts styles that focus almost exclusively on traditional weapons training, please see our Weapon-Based Martial Arts section.
Wiki – Best Martial Arts Books
List of Traditional Martial Arts Weapons
- Bagh Nakh – The Bagh Nakh is an Indian martial arts weapon known as "Tiger Claws".
- Baraw – Arnis, Eskrima & Kali knife
- Bankaw – Arnis, Eskrima & Kali staff
- Bo Staff – Staff
- Bolo – Arnis, Eskrima & Kali machete
- Bokken – Wooden practice sword used in Japanese martial arts such as Kendo and Aikido.
- Canes – Canes or walking sticks are used as weapons in martial arts such as Hapkido.
- Daab Song Mue – Thailand two-handed swords
- Dan Bong – The Dan Bong is a very short wooden Hapkido weapon.
- Dao – Chinese saber
- Eku – A Japanese weapon that originated from an oar
- Hanbo – Japanese half staff
- Hu Cha – Chinese "Tiger Fork" or "Hunting Tiger Trident"
- Iaito – Iaito is an unsharpened metal practice sword used in Iaido.
- Jang Bong – The Jang Bong is a 6 foot wooden staff used in Korean martial arts such as Hapkido.
- Jian – Straight sword used in Chinese martial arts such as Wushu and Tai Chi.
- Jingum – Metal sword used for cutting practice in Korean martial arts such as Haidong Gumdo.
- Jiu Jie Bian – Jiu Jie Bian is a Chinese "chain whip" weapon.
- Jo – Japanese short staff
- Jutte or Jitte – Japanese weapon similar to the Sai
- Kagum – Blunt metal sword used for training purposes in Korean martial arts such as Haidong Gumdo.
- Kama – A Okinawan/Japanese weapon based on a small scythe for cutting rice.
- Kanabo – Kanabo (or Tetsubo) was a metal mace used by Japanese samurai.
- Karambit – Southeast Asian claw-like weapon
- Katana – Japanese sword
- Krabi – Thailand curved sword
- Krabong – Thailand staff
- Kunai – Japanese Ninjutsu dagger-like weapon
- Kusari Fundo – Japanese chain weapon
- Kusarigama – Chain and scythe weapon
- Kuwa – Japanese weapon based on the garden hoe
- Kwan Dao – The Kwan Dao (Guan Dao) is a heavy Chinese pole-based weapon with a "sword" at the top.
- Kyoketsu-Shoge or Shogee – Hooked dart-rope weapon used in Ninjutsu.
- Lathi – Stick weapon used by Indian and other Southeast Asian police.
- Liu Xing Chui (or Meteor Hammer) – The Meteor Hammer is a traditional Chinese weapon consisting of iron balls on a chain.
- Lujiao Dao – "Deer Horn Knives" or "Duck Blades"
- Metsubushi – Pepper or powder used in Ninjutsu in order to blind or disorient an opponent.
- Mokgum – Wooden sword used for training purposes in Korean martial arts such as Haidong Gumdo.
- Nagamaki – Japanese weapon
- Naginata – Japanese halberd-like weapon
- Nunchaku – Also known as Nunchucks
- Nunti Bo – An Okinawan spear with hooks on the side.
- Pho Bak – The Pho Bak (or Rope) is a traditional Hapkido self-defense weapon.
- Plawng – Thailand long staff
- Police Baton – This traditional law enforcement tool has been used for centuries.
- Pu Dao – Chinese weapon known as the "Horse Cutter Sword".
- Qiang – Chinese spear
- Quarterstaff – This is a British wooden staff about 6-9 feet long. Famous from the tales of Robin Hood.
- Sai – Three pronged weapon
- Sanjiegun – Wu Shu three section staff
- Sansetsukon – Okinawan three section weapon.
- Sarong – Sarong is a flexible rope-like weapon used in martial arts like Silat.
- Shaolin Spade – This Chinese weapon is also known as Yue Ya Chan and Chan Zhang.
- Shuang Gou – Chinese hook swords
- Sheng Biao – Chinese rope dart
- Shillelagh – Irish stick weapon
- Shinai – Bamboo practice sword used in Japanese martial arts such as Kendo.
- Shinken – Japanese sword used in martial arts such as Iaido
- Shuko – Claw-like weapon used in Ninjutsu
- Shuriken – Throwing stars which are usually associated with Ninjutsu
- Surujin – Surujin is an Okinawan weighted chain or rope weapon.
- Tambo – A very short staff (similar to a baton) used in martial arts such as Aikido, Jujutsu, etc..
- Tanto – Japanese dagger. A wooden version is often used in Aikido knife self-defense training.
- Tekko – Okinawan (Japan) knucklebuster or brass knuckles
- Tessen – Japanese war fans
- Tetsubishi – Metal caltrop
- Tinbe Rochin – Okinawan spear and shield combination
- Tomahawk – The Tomahawk is a Native American hatchet-like weapon and is used by martial arts such as Okichitaw.
- Tonfa – Two baton-like weapons
- Wakazashi
- Yantok – Arnis, Eskrima & Kali stick weapon
- Yari – Japanese spear
- Yumi – Bow used in Japanese archery-based martial arts such as Kyudo.
Modern Self-Defense Weapons of Opportunity – These are everyday items that you would normally be carrying (due to the rain or an injury) that could be used in a self-defense situation. These are not concealed weapons.
- Backpacks – Backpacks can be used as an improvised "shields" during self-defense situations.
- Belts
- Canes or Walking Sticks
- Umbrella
- Women's High Heel Shoes
Shaolin Martial Arts Weapons
Japanese Martial Arts Weapons
Chinese Martial Arts Weapons – Jiu Jie Bian or Chain Whip
- Turtle Press, Korea's Traditional Weapons, http://www.turtlepress.com/articles/traditional_korean_weapons.aspx
- Confucius Institute Online, Kung Fu Weapons, http://kungfu.chinese.cn/en/node_842.htm
- Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association GB, Weapons of Ryukyu Kobujutsu, http://www.rkagb.com/weapons_intro.htm


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I've loved her and her acting skills since 2009's Fish Tank – a gritty film in which she played a slightly unhinged mum, opposite Michael Fassbender (who happens to be having an affair with her daughter in the film. Kierston was also great as Heather in 2011's Top Boy – a nail-biting drama about gangs on Channel 4.
Apparently people – and another soap star, who I won't name, because her Tweets on the matter have been taken down – are having a good old goss that Kierston's had her lips done.
I remember having to learn to ride a motorbike; I'm not a fan of bikes and I was very nervous learning to do that.
While the star was quick to shoot down speculation that he was dating Madonna last month, he decided not to discuss the latest rumours as he walked the red carpet.The 44-year-old, who plays the lead role in gritty, London-based drama, was reportedly spotted leaving the MTV afterparty 'hand-in-hand' with Dunn on Sunday night.The reports come just two weeks after Elba was forced to deny he was in a relationship with the Queen of Pop after she filmed him winning his first kickboxing fight in London.Caroline Jones is the mother of Jenny Jones Several years earlier, Jenny's father murdered a prostitute and panicked, cutting the body into multiple pieces and hiding the pieces in trash bins across London.DCI John Luther pursued him and, according to Caroline, humiliated him.
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Mohammad Maqbool Bhat was the founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) which began the armed separatist movement in the region.
He was hanged in Delhi after he was convicted of murdering an intelligence officer in 1984.
Shops, schools and colleges are closed in Kashmir and road traffic is sparse.
In the state's summer capital, Srinagar, the police say they arrested some 20 JKLF members who were on a protest march.
The JKLF and other separatist groups are demanding that Mohammad Maqbool Bhat's remains be returned to his family for burial.
In an unrelated incident, the Indian army says its soldiers have killed two separatist militants in a clash in the mountainous Doda district in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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"LED lighting adoption continues to gain momentum and our near-term focus is on factory execution and capacity expansion," said Chuck Swoboda, Cree chairman and CEO.
Cree demonstrates LED downlight for the residential market
Cree has unveiled a new downlight that produces warm-white light with high color-rendering and good efficiency.
Cree LED Lighting demonstrated last week at the 2010 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas a new 6-inch LED downlight designed for the residential market. Essentially, this is a redesigned and repurposed version of the company's original LR6 downlight, which Cree says has shipped more than 350,000 units to date.
The downlight uses the same TrueWhite technology as Cree's other fixtures to deliver warm-white light (2700K) with high CRI of 90. The nominal light output is 575 lumens at an input power of 12W (around 48 lm/W).
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2.LED lamps and lanterns is promoting new light source for innovation and has become the third largest home industry
Philips LED seeks to replace 60W bulb
US-based Home Depot later this year plans to carry a Philips LED bulb designed as a replacement for the common 60W incandescent.
The bulb, now called the 12W EnduraLED, will be available by the beginning of December and will cost between US$40 and US$50, representatives from Philips and Home Depot said.
Home Depot started selling a line of LED bulbs under the EcoSmart label earlier this year, which includes both spotlights and general-lighting LEDs. The Philips bulb will likely be sold under a different name than 12W EnduraLED, Philips representative Silvie Casanova said.
I have been using an early production version of the Philips bulb around my house for the last few days. At first blush, I'd say this is the sort of product that could finally help nudge out the beloved, if wasteful, incandescent bulb.
I never thought I'd get excited about light bulbs before, but when I received the Philips EnduraLED 60W replacement, I was eager to try it out.
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Spirit news – October 2017
The green leaves of the trees are showing tinges of brown, so the time for the autumn edition of our ezine has arrived! We hope you enjoy it – it's for any of you who are interested in information and news relating to different aspects of mobile enterprises, and the use of handheld devices to streamline a wide range of supply chain processes.
In this issue, you can find the following articles:
Industry news and views
- Protecting your Apples
- GDPR draws ever closer…
- How secure is your email address?
- Migrating from Windows
- Apple iOS 11 drops support for older apps
Industry trends and new releases
- Surge in smartphone sales to silver surfers
- A peek into the future
- Tasty trends from Android
Recent reports and guides
- Top Ten technology breakthroughs
- A smart survey
That's the Spirit!
- Recent case studies
- Exciting new software apps from Spirit
- In the spotlight: Ian Guthrie
- Top tips: coping with ageing devices…
We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter. If you would like more information on any of the items below, please call us on 01928 718800 or send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Industry news and views
Protecting your Apples
It's a common misapprehension that Apple Mac devices don't get viruses. Unfortunately, they both can and do. In the past, hackers and other cyber criminals have tended to focus more on Windows devices, as these have been the most popular. However, with the increasing trend towards greater Mac usage, these in turn have now become a more attractive target for criminals. So, although anything running iOS is probably still safer than many Windows devices, it might be advisable to invest in some additional anti-virus software so that your data is more fully protected.
GDPR draws ever closer…
As we mentioned in the last edition of the newsletter, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25th May 2018. If you've not already started preparing for it, please do so now, before it's too late. Find out what you need to do from this useful guide: https://ico.org.uk/media/1624219/preparing-for-the-gdpr-12-steps.pdf. As we said previously, we've sent out an email to customers on our database asking whether they are happy or not to remain on the database. Please email us to let us know whether or not you're happy to remain. Thanks.
How secure is your email address?
It's relatively easy these days to have your email and password details compromised without you even knowing about it. However, help is at hand. You can check whether your email has been affected by looking on www.haveibeenpwned.com, a site run by well-known security researcher, Troy Hunt. His website will quickly inform you if your email address and other personal information have been accessed and could be available to malicious cyber criminals.
Fortunately, Spirit's servers are very secure, so you can be confident that any data we hold is well protected.
Migrating from Windows
In the last issue, we reported that most Windows mobile operating systems will no longer be supported by Microsoft in the not-too-distant future (https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/lifecycle/). This message is worth repeating, this time with a little more detail. If you're using a Windows CE or Windows Embedded Handheld device, support will come to an end on the following dates:
- Windows CE 6.0 – April 10th, 2018
- Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld – July 9th, 2019
- Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 – January 14th, 2020
Windows Embedded Compact 7 will be supported until April 13th, 2021.
However, don't panic – your devices will still work but Microsoft will no longer provide any updates. As a result, many people are now moving over to Android devices. One solution that will enable you to migrate your devices seamlessly to Android is Ivanti's Velocity. We can provide this and can help you to develop an effective strategy for migrating to newer hardware. For further information, please contact email@example.com.
Apple iOS 11 drops support for older apps
The BBC News website has reported that installing the new iOS 11 will mean that some older 32-bit apps will no longer work. This will particularly apply to games and educational apps. Your smartphone could be affected if you have an earlier iPhone 5 model or previous versions. You can find out what apps are affected by going to Settings, clicking on 'About' and then tapping on the Applications sub-heading.
Of course, iOS11 also brings many new benefits, including support for new augmented reality apps. Find out more by visiting the website page (www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41319675).
Industry trends and new releases
Surge in smartphone sales to silver surfers
A recent report on the BCC News website suggested that in the UK, the older generation (defined as anyone between the ages of 55 and 75) is the segment where smartphone sales are currently growing at the most rapid rate. Some 71% of this age group now own a smartphone – although their actual usage of the smartphones is much lower than that for younger buyers.
Various reasons have been suggested for the boom in sales, including the growing use of smartphones for paying at parking meters or for getting a taxi; the larger screens and louder speakers; and an increasing range of attractive and easy to use apps. It's worth remembering that the potential market for smartphone usage is sometimes much wider than it might appear at first…
A peek into the future
Wired (www.wired.co.uk/gallery/best-science-technology-photos) has produced a fascinating pictorial glimpse into the evolving world of science and technology, using some state-of-the-art photographic techniques to produce stunning images. These range from the eye of a gnat over 40 million years old through to 96 million small plastic balls that were dropped into a reservoir to stem the growth of algae.
One of the photos is a close-up of a 32-bit Motorola 68030 – a chip that is only 1 sq cm in size but has 273,000 transistors. The photo looks like a futuristic city landscape. Why not take a peek?
Tasty trends from Android
Most of you will be familiar with at least one or two versions of the Android operating system. But had you realised that there were quite so many that all have names relating to tasty snacks? Here's a quick glimpse into the versions that have appeared over the last ten years:
|Code Name
|Version Number
|Initial Release Date
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|September 23, 2008
|(Internally known as "Petit Four")
|February 9, 2009
|April 27, 2009
|September 15, 2009
|2.0 – 2.1
|October 26, 2009
|2.2 – 2.2.3
|May 20, 2010
|2.3 – 2.3.7
|December 6, 2010
|3.0 – 3.2.6
|February 22, 2011
|Ice Cream Sandwich
|4.0 – 4.0.4
|October 18, 2011
|Jelly Bean
|4.1 – 4.3.1
|July 9, 2012
|4.4 – 4.4.4
|October 31, 2013
|5.0 – 5.1.1
|November 12, 2014
|6.0 – 6.0.1
|October 5, 2015
|7.0 – 7.1.2
|August 22, 2016
|August 21, 2017
Recent reports and guides
Top Ten technology breakthroughs
MIT Technology Review has produced a fascinating report on the most exciting technological breakthroughs so far this year. They include new methods that will hopefully reverse paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries; face detection systems for authorising payments; and computers with previously unimaginable levels of power. On the negative side, there is increasing danger from botnets, which are attacking 'Internet of Things' gadgets that have poor security.
To find out more about these recent developments, visit www.technologyreview.com/lists/technologies/2017/.
A smart survey
Deloitte has recently produced a new report on the status of the smartphone market in the UK. It's called 'Mobile Consumer Survey 2017: The UK cut – State of the smart'. The survey suggests that:
- 91% of 16-75 year olds have used their smartphone in the last day.
- 81% of smartphone users know at least one application that incorporates machine learning – and two thirds use at least one.
- 47% of 16-17 year olds stream films and/or TV compared with only 2% of 65-75 year olds.
To find out more, and to download the full report, go to https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/mobile-consumer-survey.html.
That's the Spirit!
Recent Spirit case studies
Two recent case studies have involved the N Brown Group and Worldline:
- N Brown is one of the UK's leading retailers, with brands that include JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo. The company needed rugged wearable devices for use with its new packing control system. We recommended Zebra WT6000s and RS4000 ring scanners, as well as SOTI's MobiControl. The new wearables enable operatives to capture real-time data and have contributed towards a 15% increase in productivity and a 20% reduction in parcels that have incorrect or missing items.
- Worldline is a leading payment solutions provider. The company recently launched a new Mobile Ticketing System and wanted a partner who could source and manage mobile devices for specialist applications. It chose Spirit, as our new Mobile Go Live! solution has been specifically developed for this use – and we found suitable Samsung smartphones, tablets and mobile ticketing printers for the company. Our cost-effective package enables Worldline to always have up-to-date, fully configured mobile devices.
To read the case studies in more detail, please visit https://spiritdatacapture.com/case-studies/.
Exciting new software apps from Spirit
Since our formation over ten years ago, we've been developing a wide range of bespoke applications for customers in many different markets. We've now gone a step further and have produced some versatile off-the-shelf applications. Each app can be installed on handheld devices, consists of several modules and can be customised to meet your specific needs. The apps we've developed so far include:
- ePoD (electronic Proof of Delivery) – an app that's designed to improve the reliability, accuracy and speed of the delivery process.
- ePoD in the Last Mile – an app that streamlines the final stage of the delivery process.
- Inspections – an ideal solution for any company that carries out regular quality assurance inspections.
To find out more, visit our bright new website and go to www.spiritdatacapture.com.
In the spotlight – Ian Guthrie
Ian is Spirit's Software Architect, although in his early career he worked in engineering computing, writing complex automotive diagnostic systems for several car manufacturers. These included vibration analysis, balancing and electrical systems. Later on, he moved over to the RFID segment, where he developed mass asset tracking systems, which are used to track items as they move around the country.
At Spirit, Ian's responsibilities include assessing new development ideas and systems; designing new software systems; and maintaining an architectural design overview of Spirit's existing software systems. He also mentors junior members of staff. In his spare time, he enjoys films and fell walking in the Lake District.
Top tips: coping with ageing devices
We've been sending out emails recently to customers who have devices that are reaching the end of their life (in terms of support from the manufacturer). The latest batch involved five models of Zebra printers. A few months ago, we also announced that Microsoft would be discontinuing v7 of Bing Maps, which is used by SOTI's MobiControl (v 13.3 and earlier) for location-based services. We therefore suggested various upgrade options.
If your devices are reaching the end of their life, there are several options available to you:
- We can repair, refurbish or decommission your out-of-service devices
- We can suggest alternatives – including trial versions
- You can trade in your old devices for new ones
For more information or advice, give us a quick call on 01928 718800. If you need to find out which products have reached their end of life, go to our eShop , scroll down to the bottom, and under 'Advice & Support', click on 'End of Life products'.


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March 2009 Edition
Cover Story: Hung Parliament
Hardnews Bureau
There are scores of questions after the Mumbai carnage. The hollow edifice of the Indian Political system is under scrutiny. A wave of anger, disgust and urge for change is sweeping the inner layers of the country. Will it all express itself in the next parliament?
SlumD Millionaire: Underbelly UNDERDOG!
Hardnews Bureau
So how many Oscars and slumdog millionaires can bring a paradigm shift to the festering abyss of the invisible ghettos of cosmopolitan India? And how many dreams are growing like an epidemic in the open gutters of our multi-million slums?
Economic Meltdown: Fear is Forever!
Sophia Furber, Dubai
The shocking treatment of thousands of jobless migrant labourers in the Gulf is a sobering reminder that the global financial crisis should not only be viewed as a threat to remittance flows, but also to the basic human rights of South Asian workers
India-Afgan-Pak: Line of no Control
Zorawar Daulet Singh Delhi
India should be wary of Washington's deceptive Afghan-Pak policy
Women Sans Borders: Peace in times of Terror
Samarth Pathak, Delhi
It is better to sit together at a table and talk and argue than to stand at an open grave and cry.
Columns: Experts speak
- Nation -State - Mahesh Rangarajan
- Reflections - Mehru Jaffer
- Angst in my Pants - Rupa Gulab
- Hothead - Sanjay Kapoor
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Though I have never felt myself in a position where I have wanted to commit suicide, I often find myself worrying about dieing. Even though I know I am healthy and that I live in a good environment, the nagging fear of death still creeps up on me when my mind is blank and quiet. "The Psalm of life," helps me to remember that death is not the ultimate goal of life. Rather we are supposed to make the most out of life while we still possess it. We cannot get caught up in the past, fearful of moving forwards. Our purpose is, "But to act, that each to-morrow, find us farther than to-day." If we live strive to live a noble life we can lead a legacy on earth with those who survive us. Thus, as long as we are remembered, we are never truly gone from the earth. Also, by leaving a legacy of goodness, we can inspire others to follow our "footprints in the sand". Even when we are dead, we can still be role models for living, inspiring them to continue to make the world a better place.
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Another 2019 Husker signee became a top-100 recruit when Glibert (Ariz.) Higley defensive end Ty Robinson was rated No. 91 in the country by Rivals, which on Tuesday published its final rankings before the February signing day.
Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills athlete Wandale Robinson, who is already enrolled at NU, also jumped up 37 spots to No. 61 in Rivals' rankings. The Huskers haven't had a recruit rated that high by Rivals since running back Aaron Green in 2011.
ESPN and 247Sports, the two other major recruiting services, have not yet released final rankings for the 2019 class. Nebraska does not currently have a top-100 recruit on either site.
Both Robinsons played in the All-American Bowl this month and are four-star recruits according to the 247Sports composite, which takes an aggregate of all the major rankings. NU currently has six four-star recruits in the class according to the composite. Safety Noa-Pola Gates, should he pick NU at the Polynesian Bowl on Saturday, would make a seventh.
Making the rounds
NU coach Scott Frost was in southern Alabama on Tuesday as the Huskers continued evaluating prospects for the 2020 class.
Frost was in the Mobile/Gulf Shores area for most of the day. Several prospects announced on Twitter they'd received Nebraska scholarship offers, including Mobile Vigor cornerback Sidney Williams.
Frost was then headed to St. Louis on Tuesday night.
Nebraska also offered several prospects in Texas. The list includes: Sugar Land Kempner guard Akinola Ogunbiyi, Sugar Land Austin guard Kendal Septs, Plano John Paul II receiver Donavon Johnson and Pearland Shadow Creek corner Xavion Alford.


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Imagine a world where packaging is minimal, and what remains is reused and recycled, with few environmental impacts. Strong extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs can help us get there. Under advanced EPR systems, businesses have incentive to incorporate eco design, waste prevention, reuse, and recycling into their operations, returning valuable resources to the circular economy. EPR can help your business and government meet sustainability goals, save money, create green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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