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Snowbirds everywhere are flocking to Arizona, one of the most popular winter getaways in America. During the winter, our hot desert becomes mild and temperate, with absolutely gorgeous nights that combine clear air and crisp light-jacket temperatures.
Or during the day, it's a great opportunity to see the wonders of America's southwest desert, without sweltering the whole way. Many visitors play a round of golf in our ideal golfer's weather.
That means there's also a high demand in Arizona for short term housing. Vacation homes or unfurnished rentals are one of the main ways that snowbirds prefer to live when they're staying in The Copper State.
So what should you look for in great short term housing?
Four Signs You're Picking A Great Arizona Rental Home
1 – The Rental Company Owns The Home
One thing you do not want in short term housing is an absentee landlord. These aren't apartments, and they need much more care and attention to keep them looking nice over the years. When the landlord or rental company owns their own properties, that means they have a true investment in them.
Their property values are on the line, after all. So they're going to be much more interested in keeping the property in good condition, as compared to an absentee apartment owner who really only cares about occupancy rates.
2 – Maintenance Included
In addition to #1, your rental property owner should also be handling all of the maintenance and upkeep themselves, including regular visits from professional landscapers. This is, in fact, one of the biggest benefits to renting a vacation home. The general upkeep should NOT be your concern, beyond the basics of cleaning up your own messes.
(And for that matter, you might inquire as to whether the property owner has a housekeeping service they use or recommend.)
3 – Twenty-Four Hour Response
Another problem that's familiar to far too many apartment-dwellers is that of a landlord who's unwilling to respond to trouble in a timely manner, if ever. When you're engaging in a short-term rental -which could still last for months- you should have reassurance that your landlord IS going to be there when you need assistance.
The best properties keep staff available 24/7, specifically to deal with any issues when they happen. Your premium housing shouldn't be undercut by subpar support services.
4 – Swimming Pools And Other Amenities
Why skimp? Even though the average winter temperature in Arizona is quite pleasant most of the time, the individual daily highs can still sometimes reach 80 or more. You're likely to get a lot of enjoyment out of a pool even in the middle of winter.
Amenities like full garages or swimming pools constitute another significant advantage of a vacation home, compared to apartments and other smaller rentals. Look for a rental home that can give you the "full package" of options, and you'll be living the good life in Arizona.
It's Not Too Late To Rent Your Dream Home!
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The ability to manipulate crosses. Variation of Object Manipulation.
Also Called
- Cross Control/Alteration
- Holy Cross Manipulation
- Sacred Cross Manipulation
- Stavróskinesis
User can create, shape and manipulate crosses and objects in the shape of a geometrical cross. The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and has been used by many religions, most notably Christianity. It may be seen as a division of the world into four elements or cardinal points, or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line
As such, user may be able to tap into various holy/divine powers via the object shape.
- Cross Combat
- Cross Creation
- Improbable Weapon Proficiency - By using crosses as a weapon.
- Manipulate the properties of crosses.
- Repair crosses.
- Move/lift crosses.
- Flight using crosses.
- Matter Surfing by riding crosses.
- Object Attacks using crosses.
- Object Constructs using crosses.
- Object Transmutation into crosses.
- Blessing Inducement
- Divine Force Manipulation (limited to crosses)
- Demonic Power Negation
- Divine Element Manipulation
- Divine Energy Manipulation
- Exorcism
- Object Manipulation
- Purification
- Salvation
- Supernatural Hunter Physiology
- Supernatural Priest Physiology
- Supernatural Shrine Maiden Physiology
- May be unable to create crosses, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.
- Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user.
- May be limited to only manipulating certain types of crosses.
- May be limited to only crosses that have been previously held, seen, or scanned.
Known Users
- Belmont Clan (Castlevania)
- Biagio Busoni (A Certain Magical Index)
- Klaus Von Reinherz (Kekkai Sensen)
- Type Saturn (Notes)
- Chikage (Sister Princess)

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A dog's life is changing. In times past, a stray only had to evade the local wildlife police to survive. Now, the introduction of wolves and the explosion of the coyote population makes the outdoors a dangerous place for man's best friend.
Since large predators hunt in packs, dogs have little chance against them — especially hunting dogs, which travel in rural or mountainous terrain.
As the above graphic displays, the results are tragic for the dog and it's owner. This Ammoland story relays the morbid details.
On August 23 2014, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a seven-year-old Plott hound and injured three two-year-old Plott hounds and a six-year-old Plott hound during the same training incident.
The attack occurred in the Town of Fence, Florence County. Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources has issued wolf caution area shown on the map below and is comprised of a four-mile buffer around the "depredation site," aka dog kill site. "The reintroduced wolves have no fear of man or dogs. We protested when the state introduced these wolves in Florence County, but did WDNR listen, no. Someone will be killed and then it will all be on the 'save the wolf groups' that insisted we live with these killers" said county resident Adler Barns.
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This one was hard for me. I don't read a lot of fallen angel stories. For some reason they all feel the same to me, even when they are completely different. (Yeah, it doesn't make sense to me either.) I guess technically this one isn't a fallen angel book to begin with, but let's jump in anyway.
What I Liked:
Gabby. She's real, quirky, emotional, and every bit a teenage girl who gets her wires crossed leading to trouble.
Jake is the perfect hero for her. He's all guy and some of his actions make it easy for her to misunderstand his intentions.
Arroyo has some good twists and turns in the mystery part of the story. You're never quite sure who the good guys are or the bad.
She knows how to write terror!
What bothered me:
There were a few typos, but that wasn't too bad. However, there were some spots where I just had no clue what just happened. I don't know if it was an editing mistake, or if it's just because I don't read a lot in this genre and am clueless.
I felt like the book contained two styles of writing. For the most part it read like a YA book, but the murder scenes were gruesome and dark. And detailed. More like some of the hard core murder/detective novels I've read. It jarred me a bit each time.
In the end I enjoyed the story and was torn about where Gabby finds herself. She's changed, and yet she's still not sure what she is. And Jake is...oops...sorry, you won't get any spoilers out of me. :)
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So, it may not be acceptable to trick or treat past a certain age, but we can certainly drink spiced rum and carve pumpkins!
On Wednesday 25th Oct, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with our pumpkin carving and spiced rum evening.
Tickets are just £10 and includes:
- Rum cocktail on arrival
- Taters from Kraken rum
- Pumpkin carving competition
- Prizes for the best pumpkin
- Take home your own Kraken mason jar (& pumpkin!)
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Save your effort Ginge - of the approx 19800 tickets, approx 11,100 have been sold, or 56%. Saturday SF day is sold out, the first day getting there, both Friday sessions selling well. The sundays however still have loads of tickets left. The usual struggle Monday - Wednesday.
Last year 14,100 were sold up to the start of the tournament, or 70%.


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Supermoon December 2017: When, Where & How to See It
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The "Full Cold Moon" will rise on December 3rd, and will be marked as the only "Supermoon" of 2017.
In A Nutshell
- On Sunday, December 3rd, the moon will become totally full at 10:46 a.m. EST (1546 GMT).
- On December 4th, it will reach maximum perigee at 3:45 a.m. EST (0845 GMT)
- At this point, the moon will be at a distance of 222,135 miles (357,492 kilometers) away from Earth.
What Is A Supermoon
The point at which the Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit is called a Perigee. If at the time of perigee the moon is also a full moon, then Supermoon happens. The moon can appear up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than usual when such a coincidence happens.
The moon's average distance is 238,000 miles (382,900 km) from Earth. But since its orbit isn't perfectly circular, therefore the distance varies a small amount. At its farthest distance from Earth (called the Apogee), it will be 252,651 miles (406,603 km) away. That's a difference of 30,516 miles (48,110 km)!
This year – i.e. 2017 – the moon's apogee will be on December 19th. While this year's perigee happened on May 25th. On that day the moon was 221,958 miles (357,208 km) away from Earth.
Since there was no full moon on May 25th, therefore it didn't qualify as a supermoon.
Related: 9 Best of the Best Photos of Total Solar Eclipse 2017!
When to see the Supermoon
The full moon will rise the evening of December 3rd. at 5:00 p.m, In New York City. While the Moonset will be the morning of Dec. 4 at 7:50 a.m.
The sun will set at 4:30 p.m. on December 3rd, so the full moon and the sun will not be visible at the same time in New York.
For those below the equator, the Sun and Moon will be visible in the sky at once. In Wellington, New Zealand, the full moon will occur at 4:46 a.m. local time on the morning of December 4th. The moon will then set at 6:10 a.m., half an hour after the sun rises at 5:41 a.m.
The full moon of December 2017 will be visible towards the constellation of Taurus. Though the moon is officially full on December 3rd, it will still appear full to the casual observer the night before and after.
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Let me explain. The rhetoric from mainstream climate groups (and many scientists) over the past few years has sounded something like this: 'if we don't seriously reduce our carbon dioxide levels, our grandchildren will be in big trouble by 2100'. With that deadline 84 years away, the tendency is to become complacent. But nearly all such assertions about a 2100 deadline are based on carbon dioxide concentrations alone.
For those of you who aren't familiar with me or my work, My name is Dan. I am the simple performance artist. I sing, I dance (kinda) and I tell the funny story. I've been writing plays since the 1970's, and some 19 of them have been produced on some […]
I was to be a Dad at a circus food stall with hyper kids wanting everything in sight. Behind me is my parked car and on taking a quick glance around, see to my unbelieving eyes, an Elephant smashing the back of it.
IRA Conducts Daring Air Raid
I used to be a member of the Irish Aero Club, which operated out of Dublin Airport for many years. One day, in the early 1970's in the middle of the 'Troubles", I was filing a flight plan for a local trip, when someone I had never met before came into the Club to retrieve his Cessna which had been serviced.
With all of the hoopla surrounding the films screened in the Obama White House, I got curious about what the past presidents watched. What follows is by no means complete, but an interesting bit of history.
The film is a truly great mixture of drama, resistance to the forces of politics, the adroit combination comedy, and love story, in a culinary battle for the utmost Michilin Star rating for an established French fine dining enterprise that is a mere 100 feet apart from a brand new (to the village) Indian restaraunt.
This Year's The Academy of Motion PIctures Arts and Sciences offered up what it believes to be its best. So For Your Consideration…….
May the world experience PEACE!
May all people think about others and help those in need. I wish for love and peace to out pace and overrun war and discourse. I wish for cures for cancer and all the rest of deseases. Equality for women, and all minorities. That all people care about and love one another.The end of GREED!
Fellow Planeteers, you greeted my article on my Dad with such kindness that I thought I would do something extra, which was to include my Mum. Here's a wonderful video tribute to my Dad, shown on what would have been his 100th Birthday in 2000 on Irish Television. She is featured prominently, with all her stories!
When the veterans who served their country are retired after 3 or more years of service, they are excellent possible employees for some business.
My father was Noel Purcell, Actor, Comedian and Freeman of the City of Dublin. I do want to share the real man behind the Stage and Screen star, his pride in his work, his incredible humility for all his success but most of all, I want to show him as MY DAD!
Test yourself. Can you think of other words in our (not hour) language that either are spelled the same but mean something else? Or spelled differently but pronounced the same?
Martha Coakley reminds me of Hillary Clinton to the extent that she is clearly intelligent, cares about the issues, yet fails to connect to the citizenry.
It is 50 years since the Civil rights Movement began to grow tall. But, 50 years later, despite Federal Laws, states are still denying voting rights to American Citizens and are even using underhand means to keep the minorities 'in their place'.
We decided to go from the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic ocean. It took us a week to hike 117 miles across the Isthmus of Panama. The Army used helicopters to support us. They flew in and dropped C rations and cases of Coke and fresh water for us.


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"How was your day?" is a dull question at the best of times.
Aimed at a mate who works in the world of finance, it gains a whole new level of tedium.
"Oh it was wretched. My contact on the SEC put me in touch with a Bull who was on to a sure thing, then a block-trade came in and stuffed the whole thing up, and now my boss is bound to put a bankster label on me."
To help you decipher this cryptic nonsense, we've turned to Sky Atlantic's Billions (now available on Sky Box Sets) for some pointers on the top ten financial buzzwords.
The U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is often referred to as the Watchdog of Wall Street, aiming to protect investors and maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets.
An investor who thinks the market, a specific security or an industry will rise. Investors who takes a bull approach will purchase securities under the assumption that they can be sold later at a higher price.
A block trade involves a significantly large number of shares or bonds being traded at an arranged price between parties, outside of the open markets, in order to lessen the impact of such a large trade hitting the tape.
Cashing out the shorts
When an investor or speculator engages in short selling, he or she borrows shares of a company from an existing owner, sells those borrowed shares at the current market price, and pockets the cash.
Bloomberg is a major global provider of 24-hour financial news and information and is well known for the Bloomberg Terminal, which is an integrated platform that streams together price data, financials, news and trading data.
Insider information
Insider information is a non-public fact regarding the plans or condition of a publicly traded company that could provide a financial advantage when used to buy or sell shares of the company's stock.
Warren Buffet
Commonly referred to as "The Oracle of Omaha" because of his Nebraska roots, Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the world's most prominent value investor.
A "bear" is considered to be the opposite of a bull. Bear investors believe that the value of a specific security or an industry is likely to decline in the future.
A hedge is an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.
You also find them in gardens.
A member of the banking industry seen as profiteering or dishonest, this person is the ultimate mix between a Banker and Gangster and is known in the finance world for their under the table dealings.


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Members of a 9/11 family council last night told lower Manhattan officials to step up the search for a new location for the International Freedom Center, with some saying it should go to the site of the Deutsche Bank building.
"Part of their promise was to look at viable alternative sites and that hasn't been done to date," said Monica Iken, one of the family members who met with IFC leaders and Lower Manhattan Development Corp. brass.
Several family members called the meeting productive, but insisted they still oppose the IFC sharing a site with the memorial.
"Our position is clear. The IFC can go someplace else," said Michael Burke.
"The Deutsche Bank, how about that?" added Jack Lynch, referring to a site across the street from the World Trade Center.
"It's hard to find an alternate site, but we're working on it," said LMDC head John Whitehead.
Whitehead said he hadn't decided whether to back the IFC, but added that he was "pleased" with its new plan.
Many relatives of 9/11 victims have denounced the IFC, fearing it would hog space from the memorial and become a forum for anti-American debate.
Earlier yesterday, Mayor Bloomberg called the IFC "problematic" and said it should be scrapped if agreement can't be reached over its mission.
"I think what we have to understand is that this is just not a normal location where you can put a cultural institution and have the cultural institution have total freedom to do anything they want," Bloomberg said.


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It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!
Position: Environmental Services Tech.
Location: Advocate Condell Hospital; Libertyville, IL.
Full Time; PM/Night Shift Hours
- 4:00pm - 12:30am, Mon-Fri, every other weekend
To provide a clean safe environment which meets the expectations of all customer group and operational needs. Performance measurement is used to identify, assess and evaluate performance monitor to improve key processes and key result areas.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Able to operate small electrical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials) N/A Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
- Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transports them to work area.
- Prepares detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mop floor areas and spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoos furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.
- Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement and/or relocation. Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion, and in accordance with applicable floor plans, after cleaning assigned area(s).
- Collects and/or distributes soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collects trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence:
- Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off~site facilities.
- Customer Satisfaction~Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
- Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges.
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Aging well is often seen as a sign of keeping oneself healthy and staving off decline. For the most part, many have been engaged in endeavors geared towards bringing oneself back or staying as close as possible to a youthful state. The idea is that youth is the epitome of one's life, and that aging is often related to a decline of one's life. While that may not be necessarily untrue, many have embraced the idea of aging beautifully and gracefully, a shift in paradigm, that while youth may be the peak of one's health and well-being, there are many other aspects of what may be considered meaningfully healthy as one goes through the aging process.
The aging process is something now seen as an inevitable but necessary process in one's life. At what point though should we accept mental and physical decline. Once upon a time 40 was considered very old, and not many lived past this point. Sure modern medicine, vaccines, and a shift in the regard for human life has our elderly climbing to 90 rather easily these days. The current generation in their 90s today though, really didn't take too good of care of themselves. There is room for the argument to be made about whether or not we can do better. I think we can.
With advances in nutrition and general wellness. We often hear the stories too, of how they got to be that ripe old age. Often times what they attribute it to is something we do not consider healthy at all. Say a couple of glasses of scotch every night for 60 years. I would aruge that their genetics carried them to this age in spite of the harmful intake over the years. So if we are giving our bodies the best nutrients that we know of through research, and mix in an active lifestyle, it stands to aruge that we can do better, and we will do better.
There is a huge disparity among people in their 80's and 90's between who is just getting by, and who is actually still out living life. Your genes will likely get you there in the rocking chair, but the health conscious and myself included want to get there in a kayak. Going through this aging process need not be a surrender to the deterioration of one's self, that we have witnessed from the generations above. Rather we still aim to retain what may be considered maximum potential or capability for as long as possible.
Does grandpa want to go see the Grand Canyon, or does he want to sit in his chair all day until the end? This inevitable grandpa wants to go back and visit the Grand Canyon. Who's with me? As far as we know, you have one life on this planet. So if we can do everything possible and use research that is available to us to make wise decisions regarding our health, why wouldn't we at least attempt to slow the aging process. Eventually genetic modification will get us there, but for now the vast majority must use quality decision making for nutrition and physical activity. Aging can be a wonderful thing, especially if you strive for improvement throughout your lifespan. We should all embrace aging, but seek to slow down the associated decline.
Many studies have been conducted to delay signs of aging. Be it in the skin, in the muscles, in the bones, and with the developments in the last few decades, we have gone to a molecular level, to understand how the aging process works, and how we can possibly tweak it, to serve our best interests.
One of the popular subjects in slowing down aging is sirtuins. They have been associated with longevity and stability of chromosomes, and increasing the lifespan of certain organisms, and may be related to the diseases associated with aging and may perhaps extend human lifespan. [1]
What Are Sirtuins?
Sirtuins are proteins found in many organisms. Sir2 (silent information regular 2) is found to regulate genetic materials and its functions. [1] Sirtuin genes in yeast function as anti-aging genes. [2] There are many kinds of sirtuins that have been discovered to exist in the human body and there is a steady amount of interest towards their primary function as they have been shown to have links to increased lifespan in other organisms. While there is still doubt as to the role that human sirtuins play, there is widespread acceptance that sirtuins have beneficial effects on physical health and quality of aging. [3]
How Do We Apply Our Knowledge of Sirtuins in Our Daily Lives?
The majority of interest that sirtuins have gathered over the years are related to the field of medicine. For the most part, there is a general consensus that Sir2, is a limiting component of longevity, and that increases in Sir2 lead to a longer lifespan. [4]
There are researchers who look at the potential of sirtuins in regulating ovarian function, which includes diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ovaries.[5]
Others have looked into the relationship of calorie restriction and its potential to increase lifespan and the role that sirtuins play in this process. Most of these studies are technical in nature, and practical application among non-health professional is almost absent, except that of which deals with the common practice among many people – calorie restriction or dieting.
Sirtuins and Calorie Restriction to Improve Cellular and Metabolic Heath
There are plenty of studies that show how sirtuins in mammals respond to calorie restriction by mediating physiologic adaptations that result in prevention of aging and the diseases associated with it. [6] This has been the subject of plenty of debate, but since it was first postulated, plenty of research has been conducted to support this claim.
Dietary Restriction is Not The Same as Going On a New Diet
Calorie restriction has been around for a long time, and has been linked to prolonged lifespan. This lifestyle choice has been linked to sirtuins and has been the subject of many studies over the years. How is it exactly done and what are the benefits to be gained from it?
Calorie restriction or energy restriction is a dietary regimen that aims to reduce the total intake of calories without getting to the point of getting malnourished. Preferably done under the guidance of an expert; a physician, a nutritionist, or any health professional. This dieting regimen should be done without going to a point that you deprive your body of the necessary nutrients and energy requirements. But with the proper help, this diet regimen can be a rewarding experience. So what exactly would you get out of this?
Better Aging With Calorie Restriction and Increasing Sirtuins
Sirtuins are activated during calorie restriction. The diet regimen calls for the regulation of the intake of calories. The activation of sirtuins has been shown to extend the lifespan of mammals.
Chemical signaling cascades within the cells of the body are initiated in reaction to the diet that was initiated. This of course is the desired effect, beyond what we get from the diet alone. The caloric decrease may lead you to healthier meal choices, less sugar that is eaten and absorbed by the body, or that the body would no longer turn excess calories into body fat, but rather the consumed food would encourage utilization of stored energy sources from the body, which leads to burning off extra weight.
Calorie restriction produces another effect – which is observed over time and manifests in leaner body mass and increased life span. The effect observed prolongs life by adding on to it, by delaying the progressive deterioration that we have come to know as aging. This delay increases and prolongs the viability or rather the vitality of one's body.
Slow Physiological Decline By Fasting and Increasing Sirtuins
Aging is not merely a show of change in our physical and outward appearance. We also consider the functions that the body can perform. With sirtuins, we can delay the rate at which the body's functions decline.
The aging process has a cellular component to it, and thus our brain and organs will show decline as well. Memory can be impaired and typically shows decreased aptitude over time. Bones become less durable. Muscles also show significant decrease in functionality and loss of in sereies sarcomeres. Sarcomeres are cellular components within muscles that are the basic unit of striated skeletal muscle. They are part of the shortening or contraction of muscle. Visual acuity also steadily decrease over time and macular degeneration in which blurs or reduces vision in the center of the visual field is common among elderly. Hearing can become less distinct and even inaudible. Our skin shows steady and progressive wrinkling with a loss of turgor. Turgor is the elasticity component of skin. Pull on the skin on the back of your hand and watch how quickly or slowly it forms back into position to test turgor. Our heart, arteries and veins lose slowly over time their physical capacity and characteristics. Arterial walls lose their elasticity and ability to dilate and constrict. Leading to atherosclerosis(hardening of arteries) or even weakness in the vessel wall which is prone to rupture. All of these internal structures decline with aging at the cellular level. Sirtuins are purported to slow all of these down, prolonging the maximum potential that each cell and each organ have. [7]
So age is not just an external, physical manifestation that we can see. Many people will argue that biohacking won't provide a noticeable change. The problem with this line of thinking is that it completely ignores what we know about damaging substances to the body. Have you ever seen a 40 year old alcoholic, rough right? We know without a doubt that poor choices in diet and substance abuse can speed up aging drastically. Why is it so difficult for people to realize that aging is a spectrum? If you can speed it up, you can implement little changes in your life to slow it down. Taking good care of yourself isn't just about avoidance anymore, but rather seeking out nutrients and other biohacks that will improve your life span. Daily noticeable changes will be small, but over the course of decades, you'll be happy you invested the time and energy into taking care of yourself.
How do We Increase Sirtuin Function and Level to Improve Aging?
We do this by maintaining a healthy diet, supplementing with known ingredients that have demonstrated efficacy for improving NAD+, which in turn improves Sirtuin function, and specifically via calorie restriction. There are studies that contend that certain molecules may activate sirtuins, which suggests that synthetic drugs that specifically mimic these actions will eventually be developed. [8]
Sirtuin activity has been shown to increase in response to calorie restriction. Calorie restriction is done by decreasing the amount of calories that one has to take in. Most of the time, this is in the form of regulating one's food intake. Others turn to a form of diet which does not necessarily decrease the amount but rather shifts into items that are just as satisfying but contains fewer calories. You can achieve this by eating healthy fats from walnuts, almonds, avocados, coconut(MCTs). These will provide you with earlier and greater satiety.
I prefer meal skipping, and once you get used to it, the difficulty vanishes. I was always a breakfast eater for most of my life, but I realized I was eating late and a big meal for dinner. There was no reason for me to get up in the morning and pour on more calories. I definitely was not burning up a storm sleeping all night. This is when supplementing becomes even more effective. You still want your body and mind to be able to function at a high level. Using herbal nootropics along with healthy fats and greens for energy and phytonutrients will give your body exactly what it needs on the cellular level to function optimally while you reduce your caloric intake. If you don't have a large meal at night, and are just so hungry in the morning, add some additional ingredients to your nootropic smoothie. Add walnuts, avocado, additional almonds, and use almond or coconut milk for the base. Adding fruit will provide a sweet taste and some additional calories for energy. Supplementing with additional MCTs to give your brain some fast energy works great too.
Dieting is never as easy as it sounds, and honestly rarely works. Do not look at caloric restriction as a new diet fad. Rather you are making a conscious decision to evaluate your day and the amount of food intake. It not just the willingness to undergo such process that is needed. Yes, it takes discipline. Your body has become very used to your current eating regimen, but after 2 weeks of skipping meals and evaluating what you can cut out or trade in for more nutrient dense foods, it gets much easier. Eventually it's just what you do. You'll recognize that you aren't hungry enough to eat at point X of the day. The temperament necessary for such an ordeal is also important.
Those who go on a diet, and more so, calorie restriction, would have to change the amount of food that his or her body usually receives. This can take a huge toll on the person once initiated. However, it is incredibly worthwhile to trick your body and mind to go into survival mode. Your body will start to burn up its fat stores, which is what they are there for. In times of scarcity and famine, only we don't experience these states anymore, especially in the US. So you need to create scarcity in your day, and it doesn't have to be drastic. You'll soon realize how truly resilient your body is and that you aren't just going to die or vanish because you started to skip meals and restrict your calorie intake.
What Food Can I Eat for Low Calorie or Calorie Restriction?
One need not deprive the body too much when going experimenting with calorie restriction. A lot of people do not like going into a diet because they don't feel satisfied with the food that they eat. However, there are plenty of food items available in the market that are fulfilling, full of energy, and can meet your calorie requirements for your diet regimen.
You can opt for vegetables and dark leafy greens. We have broccoli, mushrooms, kale(many varieties), spinach, peppers, cauliflower, carrots, celery, etc. Some fruit like grapefruit, berries, apples. If you have a high glycemic index, too much fruit is not your friend. You can also go for whole grains as substitutes for many common food items unless you are trying to stay low carb. These can provide you with the satiety you are after without sacrificing your calorie intake. A sweet potato has more nutrient value than a regular potato, not great but better. Avoid drinking fruit juices, even if it's 100% juice, because the sugar content is too high and there isn't enough fiber to help regulate blood sugar. Eat whole fruits whenever you are craving a sweet. Vegetables, there are so many I am not going to name them all. Root vegetables, shrub veggies, and so on. Eat them all. The options for dark greens are endless. If you're a meat eater, eat that bit of fat around your steak, only opt for a 4 oz cut and not 12oz. Fill the rest of your meal with dark greens and other vegetables, and healthy fats as mentioned above.
Supplementation During Meal Skipping With Nootropics
There are also food supplements available in the market that can aid you in your regimen. There are many types available. There are food supplements that come in the form of pills or capsules to take with your regular diet. There are those that replace food items in your regular intake that provide you with the sustenance that you require. Take, for example, Momental Mind and Mend. We only use herbal nootropics in Mind, combined with collagen, organic greens, and healthy fats from MCTs. We are covering the spectrum for memory, acetylcholine function, cellular health and function. They work by providing your brain and body substrates that they will then use to make additional naturally occurring compounds in your body.
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For example, 5-HTP in Mend raises levels of tryptophan, which in turn increase NAD+ levels and sirtuin function. Both are hot health topics right now because both decline with aging and elevated levels of NAD+ and sirtuins are correlated with anti-aging and longevity.
Huperzine A: Is a cholinesterase inhibitor, so it allows acetylcholine levels to rise. Which is an organic chemical (neurotransmitter) in the brain and body. In the PNS, it communicates with muscles. In the CNS it's involved in the hippocampus, cerebral cortex, and forebrain and contributes to cognitive function related to those areas.
Valerian Root: Thought to work as a sedative on Gaba receptors, and is an anticonvulsant. The exact mechanism of action is still unclear to science. Anecdotally, it relaxes you and works as an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety).
Phenibut: Works on Gaba as well. GABA-a is a ligand gated ion channel, and the reason this is important is because Ligands contribute to receptor activation and are known to have anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), euphoric, and muscle relaxant effects.
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Alpha GPC in Mind raises acetylcholine levels, and acetylcholine is among the most common neurotransmitters involved in a host of functions throughout our brain and body. In your brain its largely cell to cell communication or from neuron to neuron. In our body it contributes to the signal that tells muscles to fire(contract). Mind contains tons of herbal nootropics that show efficacy for increasing memory, processing, cognitive performance, and neuroprotection.
Ginkgo biloba: A study published in January 2017 for the U.S. National Library of Medicine has claimed that the antioxidant activity from ginkgo biloba is attributed to its neuroprotective effects. Making it a potent antioxidant that will fight cancer causing free radicals, as well as protecting neurons from stress that will damage cognitive processes overtime
Cat's claw: CC is an antioxidant that scavenges free radicals and is a strong inhibitor of TNF-a (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) production. TNF-a is a pro-inflammatory cytokine responsible for unwanted inflammation. CC ability to act as a potent anti-inflammatory relates to its modulation of the immune system via suppression of TNF-a [9]. CC also Aids DNA repair and immune function. WBC (white blood cell) count was found to be significantly elevated in a human study when given 440mg of cat's claw extract daily.
Algal DHA: DHA is a nootropic that science supports. The Journal of Nutrition studied the effects of DHA on community volunteers aged 35-54 years old with no neuropsychiatric disorders. The authors found that a higher percentage of DHA lead to improved performance across 5 dimensions of cognitive functioning. Participants' working memory, non verbal reasoning, mental flexibility and vocabulary all improved.
Even more telling is the strong correlation between DHA, working memory and vocabulary as these parameters continued to show linear gain even after prior education and vocabulary were accounted for. The implication for DHA is that it's a major component of brain health throughout our lifespan [10].
Phosphatidylserine: Administration of 100mg daily of phosphatidylserine for 12 weeks was given to a group identified with age related memory impairment. The results showed that learning and memory tasks of daily life showed benefit as compared to the placebo group. There was improvement on both computerized and standard neuropsychological performance tests [11].
Alpha lipoic acid: Combined with ginkgo biloba further aids neuroprotective effects and supports overall brain health. ALA has potent neuroprotective properties given its antioxidant makeup. It promotes neural regeneration (growth of neurons) and combats neurodegenerative disease [12]. Making it one of the most popular nootropics to ward off decline. It's helping our brain strengthen signal pathways that allow us to complete cognitively demanding tasks. By fighting neural degeneration, ALA is aiding our brain's ability to stave off cognitive decline.
These ingredients contribute to your immune system function, speed of processing, internal communication, fat layering over your cells, and even burning fat. This is a good thing as all cells have a phospholipid fat layer. It's like the cell's healthy shell.
Mind provides you with the sustenance that your body and brain needs especially if you are meal skipping or restricting calories. This will help you fill the gap between what your body is used to getting and your current caloric restriction state. This will help you get rid of that unsatisfied feeling when you place your body in a restrictive eating pattern.
Mend Capsule Supplement For Deep Sleep, and Recovery
Momental Mend is a supplement that is in capsule form. Mend was made for stress and anxiety reduction and sleep recovery. It does so based on the anxiolytic properties of the ingredients. If you are pushing your performance level during the day with nootropcs it's highly advised you elevate your rest and recovery as well. The more time you spend in deep sleep, the more relaxed and recovered you will be in the morning. Your body and mind also undergo their greatest regenerative capabilities while you sleep. This is the time for you to regenerate, and Mend will put you into a state of deep sleep. It's a bonus that it also contributes to cellular repair and neurogenesis.Check out what other verified buyers are saying about Mend.
Mind Meal Replacement Nootropic For Cognitive Performance
This is a meal replacement that provides your brain and your body the right amount of nutrition without compromising your satiety. Consumers have given feedback that this keeps them satiated and fulfilled. Meal replacements often contain the right amount of nutrients and calories that your body requires to perform at its optimum level.Check out what other verified buyers are saying about Mind.
Meal replacements can also be used to augment your diet should you be left craving for more food, unsatisfied, or was unable to fulfill your body's needs. Meal replacements can fill the gap in your meals that your body craves for especially in the early periods of your regimen. Momental Mind isn't just a meal replacement. For those who are physically active, and training you will need additional calories to keep up with the amount you are burning. If you are overweight and looking to reduce your intake, you would absolutely use Mind as a meal replacement. Not everyone's caloric needs are the same, and some people burn more calories metabolically at rest than others. Know that whatever your goal is, improving cellular health and cognitive performance will fit into any diet plan or calorie restriction endeavor. We added healthy fats from MCTs, organic greens, and grass fed collagen because we wanted to cover the spectrum for energy needs, cellular health, and muscle, joint, cartilage recovery and integrity.
You may still be hungry especially starting out with calorie restriction, but know that you body and brain are getting the nutrients they need to succeed. Trick your body into survival mode, and start burning those fat stores. Those of you who train heavily should use Mind as an augment or addition to your regimen. For everyone trying to maximize cognitive output, and crush work goals, Mind and Mend are your new best friends.
Summary of Nootropics and The Role of Sirtuins in Aging and Metabolic Health
Proper and healthy dieting has always been proven to produce good results. There are many types available and can be tailored to fit the requirements of the person who will undergo the regimen; be it to lose weight, maintain a healthy physique, be physically fit, or maybe simply keep oneself healthy. Eating nutritous foods can be an effective tool to achieve all of these. Dieting often doesn't work, because people generally don't change their habits. Focus on your habits, and start asking yourself why you reach for the sugar bun or donut? Have you created this little daily crutch? Ask yourself what is the worst thing that will happen to me if I don't eat this? There is so much delicious, flavor filled food out there that you do not need to go for the cheap thrill that processed sugary foods provide. Without a doubt these will lead to health problems, poor aging, and more rapid decline.
Calorie restriction promotes a healthy and increased lifespan. Calorie restriction has long been linked to adding years to our lifespan. One of the mechanisms being looked at is the involvement of cellular activity involving sirtuins.
Sirtuins have long been linked to increased lifespan in many organisms, including mammals. Over the years, plenty of research has pointed to this claim. Longevity has long been a subject of many studies all over the globe, and sirtuins certainly is a subject of great interest in the medical community. While there is evidence to show that sirtuins are involved in many other functions within the body, delaying aging and delaying physiologic decline has certainly captured the interest of scientists. More research is needed and much is underway in determining the exact mechanism of action relating sirtuin function to aging. It's really just a matter of time until further light is shed definitively on sirtuins and their role in aging in the human body.
Sirtuins are known to be activated when subjected to calorie restriction according to some studies. Calorie restriction calls for a specific type of diet to be employed, which is best done under the guidance of a health professional, be it a doctor, or a nutritionist, or an expert who has done the necessary training for overseeing this type of regimen.
While dieting may leave one unsatisfied, there are plenty of food items available that can provide you with the satisfaction that your body has grown accustomed to before you even started your diet. You may also turn to supplements to aid you with your body's needs. Nootropic supplements are formulated to improve brain function and can fill the gap that your body is craving for once you start adapting your diet regimen. There is no need to put your body under a lot of stress once you restrict your calorie intake. There are many alternatives to your usual food intake and supplements to aid you with your new health venture. Cheers to healthy aging, and productive longevity.
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text: The surprising secret to a healthier you? Learning to love \u2014 and take advantage of \u2014 your mornings. A growing body of research shows that early risers reap a host of rewards, from feeling more positive to weighing less. The reason: Self-control tends to be stronger in the morning, making it the ideal time to establish habits that can improve your body, mind, and even your relationships. Here, some sleep tips and morning tricks that will help you wake up in a better mood. 1. Prep ahead.Set yourself up for a less stressful morning by laying out clothes, packing your bag, and making lunches the night before. Doing the work in advance will reduce the pressure \u2014 and your to-do list \u2014 so you're less crazed in the morning.2. Rethink bedtime.You'll feel better the next day if you snooze for the recommended seven to eight hours, no matter what time you get up. So an earlier bedtime doesn't necessarily mean a better one. If you usually hit the sack at midnight and wake up at 7 a.m. but want to start rising an hour earlier, don't force yourself under the sheets at 9:30 p.m. You'll probably stare at the ceiling until your "regular" bedtime. Instead, start small: Move up bedtime by just 15 minutes each night until you meet your goal.3. Stop to smell the roses.People who look at flowers first thing in the morning report being more cheerful and energetic, according to a Harvard University study. In fact, simply admiring the blooms made participants feel less anxious and more compassionate throughout the day. Place a fresh bouquet on your nightstand or kitchen table.4. Choose to tune out.Watching the news as soon as you get up makes for a stressful start. Setting limits, like no morning news and no email for at least 30 minutes, sets the tone for the day. Or, try cranking up your favorite song. Research from Knox College found that listening to upbeat music is a major mood booster.RELATED: How Much Sleep You Need Depends on Your Age5. Ban the button.If you hit snooze, you'll feel much less rested than if you'd just gotten up the first time (going back to sleep can send you into even deeper slumber). So place your alarm across the room.6. Sip lemon water.You've gone hours without drinking by the time you crawl out of bed, so your body needs hydration \u2014 stat. A glass of water with lemon is a smart move because it gives you a little jolt and a feeling of fullness, plus the citrus taste can deter you from grabbing a doughnut later.7. See the light.The Verilux HappyLight can make it easier to get going when it's dark. Exposure to this kind of light tells your body to stop producing the sleep hormone melatonin and can help you feel more awake in just 15 minutes. (Light therapy has also been shown to ease depression.) Place it at arm's length and turn it on while you brush your teeth.8. Get moving.Research shows that people who work out in the morning are more likely to stick with a routine. Just 10 minutes of walking or stretching can get your blood flowing and help you wake up.RELATED: Three Easy, Natural Sleep Remedies9. Block out the light.A pitch black room is the ideal environment for quality sleep. Keep indoor and outdoor light out by buying a sleep mask or investing in blackout curtains, which are made of heavier fabric than traditional blinds.10. Set a bedtime.Going to bed and waking at the same time each day is the best way to keep your natural body clock (your circadian rhythm) in balance; this promotes a regular sleep cycle, which helps keep the rest of your body processes running smoothly.11. Keep things quiet.Environmental noises like barking dogs or traffic can make falling and staying asleep a tough task. Try a white noise machine\u2014this bedside device uses soothing sounds like a babbling brook or the steady whir of a fan to neutralize the disruptive sounds that would normally keep you up.Photo Credit: Headphones and glass, Getty Images. Flowers, Shutterstock. SOURCES: Bonnie Carpenter, EdD, clinical psychologist in private practice in Philadelphia. Aymee Coget, PhD, happiness expert and founder, HappinessMakeover.com. Tracey Marks, MD, psychiatrist and author, Master Your Sleep. Ilene Rosen, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine, University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, and board-certified sleep specialist, American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, New York City nutritionist and author, Read It Before You Eat It.


text: AG increases Ontario legal aid tariff by 5 per centJuly 23, 2007|Written By Helen Burnett After having been considered a "project" for nearly 10 years, the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario is set to receive stable funding from Legal Aid Ontario, as part of the government's cash boost to legal aid, announced last spring. The funding for SALCO is part of a $10.5-million investment in clinic law services that will also expand poverty law services, improve French-language services, increase operating budgets and front line clinic staff salaries, and start a new information-management project.The clinic serves one of the fastest-growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area. According to several Statistics Canada scenarios, in 10 years, more than half of Canada's South Asian community will likely be living in Toronto. This would include more than one million people, compared with just over 473,800 in the 2001 census. According to SALCO, in 18 months between 2004 and 2006, the clinic served 3,355 clients in-person through referrals, representing clients, providing drop-in legal clinics, and public legal education.Started by a volunteer group of lawyers in 1999, SALCO has not had official legal clinic status until now, but has received individual project grants from the Law Foundation of Ontario and Legal Aid Ontario."We were always funded under [the] innovation fund as a project, the maximum money that we ever got was 18 months, which basically meant, for a legal clinic, a project is a problem because you can't take cases and hope to finish them within the stated project time," says Uzma Shakir, executive director of SALCO.As a result, the clinic had to stop taking on cases six to eight months before the end of the project and could only continue on with legal education and legal outreach. Twice, the clinics doors had to be closed and the staff were either laid off or reassigned because funding had run out.Shakir told Law Times that, while the clinic will now be receiving twice the amount it received in the past, the number is not as significant as the stability of the funding.She adds that the clinic had been funded by legal aid for three years but it was coming to an end in September, which would have meant that the clinic would have had to close its doors again, as it likely would not have received more funding for innovation.Last week's funding announcement will mean the clinic will be able to double its staff from one lawyer and one legal worker and will allow staff access to opportunities available to legal clinics, such as training facilities and research databases. Shakir says the clinic's capacity to respond is also now much greater and it now has the ability to plan for the long term."The biggest satisfaction is that we are now part of the legal aid system, that we have the legal clinic status like any other legal clinic, which is a recognition that the South Asian community has legitimate needs and should be provided services appropriate to their needs, both linguistically and culturally and not just in terms of areas of law," she says."Today is the first time in nine years that our name, which is the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, and our status are actually aligned, otherwise we always thought we were a clinic – but we were always given money as a project."Lawyers doing legal aid work in the province will also see a raise in their hourly tariff, after an increase promised in the budget was approved last week.The tariff rise was announced in April as part of the $51-million increase over three years allotted in the budget to legal aid, of which $19.57 million has been specifically set for the tariff increase.Initial reports from the government following the budget said that the additional funding would mean a five-per-cent raise in the hourly legal aid tariff rate for Ontario lawyers this year for the first time in four years, increasing the top rate to about $94.50 an hour. However, at the time, lawyers noted that this seemed like a 2.35 per cent increase to the rate.However, last week's increase will see legal aid lawyers with 10 or more years of experience making $96.95 an hour, up five per cent from the previous amount of $92.34. Lawyers with less than four years of experience will see their hourly rate rise from $73.87 to $77.56. According to Legal Aid Ontario, the increase will be retroactive to legal aid certificates issued on or after April 1 and duty counsel services performed on or after that date.Articling students doing legal aid work will see the largest percentage increase, with their hourly rate going up 100 per cent to $46 thanks to an allocation of $780,000, while the guaranteed daily rate for counsel doing legal aid work in remote northern areas has also increased five per cent to $840.LAO says the five-per-cent tariff increase "makes legal aid work more financially feasible for lawyers and helps ensure that there are qualified legal aid lawyers available to help low-income people who require legal assistance."Paul Kowalyshyn, chairman of the County and District Law Presidents' Association, says the increase is another step in the right direction and will maintain, if not increase, the ability of low-income Ontarians to access counsel of choice."I believe that it might actually work to stem the exodus of lawyers that are doing work on legal aid certificates. . . . I don't believe that it will attract lawyers to doing it, but it will at least allow lawyers to maintain their practice."Kowalyshyn adds that CDLPA supports establishing a sustainable tariff review mechanism. He notes that it's positive that this increase is over the next three years, the issue of pay is ongoing.Other areas that the government has highlighted for the funding increase include providing legal assistance to vulnerable women and children involved in complex and serious family law cases, making legal aid accessible to more families by making changes to the financial eligibility test, to improve French-language services for poverty and clinic law services, and for legal aid's big case management program. The Provincial government's $51-million investment in legal aid over the next three years will provide: · $3.65 million for 2,250 more family certificates, many of which go to helping women and children, including survivors of domestic violence. · $1 million for a one-time block of 500 "reserve" family law certificates to address fluctuations in local demand over a three-year period. · $19.57 million for a five-per-cent increase to the tariff rates paid to private lawyers who provide legal services for low-income individuals in Ontario. · $780,000 to increase the articling student tariff rate to encourage more lawyers to offer articling opportunities and a new generation of lawyers to join firms or established practices that include a legal aid component. · $10.5 million additional investment in clinic law services to expand poverty law services, including funding for SALCO, new information-management project, improve French-language services, and increase operating budgets and front line clinic staff salaries. · $15 million for the big case management program to ensure demand for coverage in complex and costly criminal trials does not compromise other services. · $100,000 for the development of the new client financial eligibility test. · $300,000 to exempt the Universal Child Care Benefit from the income of applicants for Legal Aid Ontario certificate services. · $50,000 to Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) to expand the "Six Languages Text and Audio Project." · $50,000 in one-time project funding to support research and develop a justice strategy to improve the delivery of legal aid services for the Aboriginal community.


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Not all cars can be used for drifting. Drift cars are usually lightweight and have to be a rear-wheel-drive, or RWD. The following are examples of some of the best types of cars for drifting:
Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T
With an RB25 engine, this rear-wheel-drive vehicle is a special model that is popular among car drifting enthusiasts. It can be modified to generate more power and allow the engine to rev it up to the highest level.
Debuting in February of 1992, the BMW E36 M3 is known for its unprecedented specs, particularly its over 250 hp engine, which, along with its big brakes, roll cages, and bucket seats, can take you into full drifting mode in the blink of an eye. It has built a pretty impressive image, not experiencing any hard starts or breakdowns during the 2000 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally, which is considered to be one of the most grueling motorsporting events in racing history.
Mazda RX7
For beginners, the Mazda RX7 might be a bit of a challenge, with all of its advanced specs and features, but seasoned drivers will surely find the greatest pleasure in driving it. Even though it only runs on a 1300cc, it can produce sufficient power to make those sharp turns and curves at high speeds.
Nissan 350Z
A two-seat sports car introduced in 2002, the Nissan 350Z comes with lightweight wheels and solid brakes, clutch, and other specs. It gained recognition right in its first year after world-class racers, Michiel Schuitemaker and B.J. Zacharias, helped it enter the Grand-Am Cup Series in 2003. Through the years, it has performed successfully in various drifting competitions, particularly in the Formula D series and the D1 Grand Prix, where it has been used by drivers like Tanner Foust, Yoichi Imamura, and Ryuji Miki.
Pontiac GTO
Known as a muscle car back in the 1960s and 1970s, the Pontiac GTO is a popular drifting vehicle that boasts of torque and long wheelbase, which enable it to move around gracefully in a drifting circuit. With its versatility and functionality, it is a popular choice of drifting enthusiasts who are looking for a great quality vehicle at a lower price.
Toyota Corolla AE86
This car model is quite rare nowadays, so you may have to check out a JDM (Japanese Domestic Model) group in your area to see one. It is known for being a favorite vehicle of many drifting legends, including the Drift King, Keiichi Tsuchiya, who started out his drifting career with one of these.
Toyota Supra
Toyota's counterpart to the Nissan GT-R, the Toyota Supra is a rear-wheel-drive vehicle that was first manufactured in 1978. Through the years, it was available in a variety of models, including the A40 (1978-1981), A60 (1981-1986), A70 (1986-1993), and A80 (1993-2002). It has garnered an impressive showing in several drifting competitions worldwide, such as in the D1GP in Japan, and drifting events in the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Nissan 200SX
This car model is the number one choice of vehicle of many drifters as it possesses specs that are simply remarkable — engines with enough power to fire up the motor, various parts that can easily be modded, and other features that even a beginner can learn the twists and turns to without much difficulty. Among its several models, the S13, S14, and S15 are the most commonly used for drifting. It is a smart choice for those looking for the right balance between quality and budget.


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A simple YouTube search will reveal thousands, if not millions, of free online video lessons for language users. These lessons are designed to help students learn English on their own, but they also work well to help students learn English within the classroom. Rather than spending hours creating PowerPoints and other materials for students, you can harness the power of free online video lessons to help your students learn.
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Online video lessons are a great way to help students review what they have already learned. Many lessons are only a few minutes long and are perfect for the beginning of the end of class. For example, you may show a video lesson at the beginning of class to help review what students learned the day before. This will also give you time to take attendance and address any other issues you need to take care of before officially starting class. At the end of class, a video lesson can serve as a great way to review what students were just taught. You can give students a question to answer while they watch the video and collect it as a ticket out the door.
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If you have students struggling with a particular concept, you can direct them towards specific online video lessons that will help them learn that concept. It's important for you to review the videos you give students to watch at home so that you can be sure they cover the areas where a student is struggling and present the material in a way the student can understand. You may want to give a struggling student an assignment based on the video to ensure he/she actually watches it.
Use Lessons as Pre-Teaching
Flip your classroom by having students watch online video lessons at home to introduce them to a concept, and then spend class time having students practice the material. This can ensure that students get a basic understanding at home, and then you can help them with the more difficult concepts and application while they are in class.
Use Lessons with Substitutes
If you have a substitute teacher, an online video lesson can be a great tool to leave for students. You may not be sure what substitute you will get or how that substitute will be able to prevent materials to your students. With a video lesson, you know exactly what instruction your students will encounter that day.
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Sometimes your students may not respond to your style of teaching. Online lessons allow you to expose your students to multiple teaching styles. Look for lessons that show different strategies, voices, and backgrounds. Switching things up every once in a while may help students learn better.
A simple YouTube search will reveal tons of lessons for students. You can also find free video lessons on sites such as HelpTeaching.com.
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Madurai readies for traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu
Armed with an ordinance, Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam will participate in bull-taming sport Jallikattu at Alanganallur in Madurai on Sunday morning.india Updated: Jan 22, 2017 02:13 IST
Armed with an ordinance, Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam will participate in bull-taming sport Jallikattu at Alanganallur in Madurai on Sunday morning.
Shortly after governor Vidyasagar Rao gave his consent, the state government promulgated the ordinance to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act ,1960, facilitating Jallikattu.
According to a press statement issued by the Raj Bhavan late on Saturday night, the ordinance has been issued to preserve the cultural heritage of the state of Tamil Nadu and to ensure survival and well-being of the native breed of bulls.
The chief minister also thanked PM Narendra Modi for his support and assistance.
Preparations were on in full swing at three venues in Madurai — Alanganallur, Avanipuram and Palamedu — and hundreds of other villages in southern Tamil Nadu. The state government has issued instructions to district collectors to supervise the arrangements to ensure Jallikattu is held without any complaints of cruelty.
Madurai district collector Veeraraghava Rao inspected Alanganallur village, where the chief minister is scheduled to participate in the Jallikattu event at 10am. Most of the houses in the village have at least one bull that participates in the sport. An organiser said about 700 bulls were ready for the "dangal" with bull tamers in the three villages alone.
Animal welfare activists, however, are likely to challenge the ordinance once they go through the fine print of the text, said a senior official of the Animal Welfare Board of India.
First Published: Jan 22, 2017 01:35 IST


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'Tis always the season for psychology studies! I found out about this one on a post on Christmas psychology studies by Psyblog. Published in Science back in 2008, this research claims that spending money on other people promotes more happiness that spending money on oneself. Is it really possible to buy ourselves some happiness by giving other people presents?
There is vast research on the effect of money on happiness, and whilst the positive impact of a higher income on happiness is consistently found, the effect is surprisingly weak. Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada claim that a person's happiness is increased by pro-social behaviour, for instance spending time with friends, or donating to charity; essentially acts from which other people can benefit. It seems this is the sort of behaviour that can decrease with high disposable income.
Elizabeth Dunn and her colleagues measured the relationship between personal spending (bills, living expenses and gifts for themselves) and pro-social spending (gifts for others and charity donations) with general happiness ratings of 632 Americans. As expected, people with higher incomes rated their happiness as being higher than those with lower incomes. Interestingly, pro-social spending was also associated with higher happiness ratings, whilst there was no relationship between personal spending and happiness; thus, suggesting that happier individuals spent more money on other people than they did on themselves.
Another experiment measured the happiness of 16 employees 1 month before and 6-8 weeks after they received a profit-sharing bonus from their company. Again they allocated the spending of their bonus to the personal and pro-social spending groups. Employees who spent more of their bonus on others rather than on themselves were happier afterwards, and the way the bonus was spent predicted happiness more than its size.
The effect was seen again in a third experiment where subjects instructed to spend either $5 or $20 on other people or charity were happier than they were before the experiment, compared to those instructed to spend the same amounts on themselves. The amount of money had no relationship with happiness.
It seems that the way in which money is spent can determine the happiness of the spender; this is at least as important as how much people earn, if not more so. According to Lyubomirsky, Sheldon, and Schkade, life circumstances such as income, gender and religion aren't as strong measures of happiness as commonly thought. Humans have an incredible ability to get used to circumstances and adapt, therefore, these factors don't have as big an impact on happiness as "intentional activities" – the things we choose to do and into which we put our efforts. They argue that these are the more likely means of promoting our own happiness. So put some effort into your Christmas shopping and make yourself happier!
Dunn, E. W., Aknin, L. B., & Norton, M. I. (2008) Spending money on others promotes happiness. Science, 319, 1687-1688.


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I met up with a friend and former coworker and his boyfriend last weekend to hang out. They live in Hillcrest, which is essentially the heart of the LGBTQ community in San Diego, and I lived there for about six months before moving to the desert.
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I lived in San Diego for years and a majority of that time I lived on the border of North Park, which is Hipster San Diego. I lived on the slightly rougher side of it but it was still a great place to be; I had so many Mexican markets, coffee shops and beauty supplies stores to choose from, all within walking distance from my house. I lived in a little cottage that I adored and my landlord was the epitome of what a great and caring landlord should be, seeing as he fixed up the area, erected a gated fence entry and always made sure that things were fixed asap.
The area was amazing! It reminded me of the beach life in terms of how I knew all the shop owners, the dive bar bartenders and they knew me. I used to visit this one Mexican market that was also a very tiny restaurant that took all of my money due to their delicious pork chile verde. When the cats would get on my nerves, I would just wander down to one of the coffee shops and chill or listen to whatever live music/spoken word event they had. Speaking of spoken word, my old neighborhood was ripe for slam poetry open mics and contests at a local art museum, which I religiously went to. There was street fairs, restaurant weeks, wine crawls, it was an awesome place to live.
The only reason I moved is because my landlord told me the property owners were raising then doubling rent and he wanted to give me a heads up about it. So I moved to Hillcrest for six months before moving in with my boyfriend. I loved living in Hillcrest even more because I was within walking distance of a particular gay bar that showed RuPaul's Drag Race every week and was hosted by Chad Micheals. Plus, I lived across the street from a 24-hour Mexican shop that was next to a 24-hour doughnut place. Life was good, despite the fact that I had a serious spider problem.
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loss of smell early sign in 90% of Parkinson's patients
A certain type of sleep disorder, decline in sense of smell and depression may not only be preclinical signs of Parkinson's disease (PD)- they may be part of the disease itself.
"About 90% of patients have impaired olfactory function", says Dr. Harold Roberston, professor of pharmacology at Dalhousie Univeristy in an article in the Medical Post in April 2009.
Roberton is using a smell test known as the Univeristy of Pennsylvania smell test (UPSIT) to screen brothers and sisters of PD patients, If they have a decline in the sense of smell, they do a MRI and look at the olfactory tract to see if there are any changes.
It is still too non- specific to use as a screening test for Parkinson's. But certainly a symptom worth paying attention to if it does occur.
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