text:
NBA free agency: Taj Gibson heading to Minnesota, Serge Ibaka to stay in Toronto

Taj Gibson is reuniting with coach Tom Thibodeau after agreeing on a two-year, $28-million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The person spoke to the Associated Press Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be finalized until the NBA's moratorium ends Thursday.

Gibson has spent the bulk of his career in Chicago, including five seasons under Thibodeau. The Bulls traded him to Oklahoma City late last season.

For his career, Gibson has averaged 9.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. In Minnesota, he'll be a new addition along with another former Bulls teammate — Jimmy Butler, who was traded to the Timberwolves last month.

When Toronto got Serge Ibaka before the trade deadline last season, the Raptors made clear that they had no intentions of letting the power forward walk away this summer in free agency.

And now that's been proven as Ibaka agreed to terms with the Raptors on a three-year contract with $65 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.

The 27-year-old Ibaka was traded to Toronto from Orlando late last season. He averaged 14.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in 23 games with the Raptors.

“His style of play fits our style of play,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said when the trade was made.

Ibaka is one of only 13 players in NBA history to make 100 tehre-pointers and record 100 blocked shots in the same season; he did it last season, along with Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porzingis and Brook Lopez.

He was sent to Toronto by Orlando, in exchange for Terrence Ross and a first-round draft pick — a big price that would have looked even bigger if the Raptors had lost Ibaka for nothing this summer.

Entering his ninth NBA season, Ibaka has career averages of 12 points and 7.3 rebounds. Ibaka spent his first seven NBA seasons in Oklahoma City, helping the Thunder reach the 2012 NBA Finals against Miami.

In other free-agent news:

-- Kyle Korver reached agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year deal worth $22 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract cannot be signed until the moratorium ends on Thursday. Korver joined the Cavs midway through last season in a trade from Atlanta. The 36-year-old mad his first trip to the NBA Finals in his 14th season in the league. He led the league in three-point shooting last season, making 45.1% of his shots. Korver knocked down 48.5% of his three-pointers on 5.7 attempts a game for the Cavaliers.

-- The agency that represents Jodie Meeks, ASM Sports, sent out a tweet saying the free-agent shooting guard has agreed to join the Washington Wizards. That post did not mention any terms, but a person familiar with the agreement tells the Associated Press that Meeks will get a $7-million, two-year deal.

-- Forward P.J. Tucker has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $32-million deal with the Houston Rockets, who also re-signed Brazilian big man Nene to a three-year deal worth $11 million. Tucker finished last season with the Raptors. The 6-foot-6 Tucker has averaged 7.7 points for his career and shot 40% from three-point range after joining the Raptors. Tucker and Nene, along with fellow newcomer Chris Paul, join forward Trevor Ariza in giving Mike D'Antoni some strong individual defenders.

Copyright © 2018, The Baltimore Sun, a Baltimore Sun Media Group publication | Place an Ad


Content-Type: application/http; msgtype=response

WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: text/html

WARC-Type: response

text:
Terps in a different state of mind as they return to New York

When Maryland opened the season five months ago against defending national champion Kentucky at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., the Terps were full of the hype and hope that comes when many expect a team to find its way to the NCAA tournament.

After a down-to-the-buzzer loss to the Wildcats that preceded a school record-tying 13-game winning streak, Mark Turgeon's team lost its way. There were times last month when even a National Invitation Tournament bid seemed in doubt.

Maryland (25-12) has returned to New York this week to finish the season at Madison Square Garden, either with Tuesday's NIT semifinal against Iowa (24-12) or Thursday's championship game against Baylor or Brigham Young.

"We're totally different. We know how to coach our team now, our guys are confident, we feel good about ourselves," Turgeon said after practice Friday at Comcast Center. "We started in New York, ending in New York. Playing into April sounds crazy. It's almost been a six-month season for us. It's tiring just thinking about [it], but I think we're prepared for this."

The Terps are a much different team than they were even five weeks ago. After running out of steam toward the end of the regular season, the Terps have won five of their last six, including a victory over Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and a win at Alabama in the NIT quarterfinals.

"My guys are much more confident because they had a really, really good road win against a team that won 13 in a row [at home]," Turgeon said, referring to Alabama. "You can see it in their eyes and the way they feel about themselves. They feel really good about themselves. Short-term, it's been tremendous for us. Long-term? I think I made statement, it was mid-February and I was like, 'I don't know if we're ever going to figure this out.'

"And that would have been a really long summer. Not that we've conquered the world or anything like that, but we have figured out how to win. We won in a tough road environment and we've won in a lot of different ways and we've beaten some good teams. It's going to make my summer a lot better knowing that the guys have figured it out and it's a lot easier to move forward with your program."

Junior point guard Pe'Shon Howard, whose recent reemergence as a starter has helped as much if not more from a defensive standpoint than on offense, said the performance against Kentucky "maybe reassured us that we could play with the top teams in the country" but that the Terps are much more ready for the spotlight than they were back in early November.

"We've kind of been through a lot of things," said Howard, who lost his starting job, his captain's role and was even suspended for his team's regular-season win over Duke. "We're a confident bunch of guys. I think you can see it. We believe in each other. We believe in our coaching staff regardless to outside opinion."

Said freshman forward Jake Layman: "We're playing to our potential now. I think we're a completely different team than from that first game against Kentucky. We have different styles of play now, different plays, different defenses. We've come a long way."

Along with a collective maturity that took a long time to find, several players have grown dramatically from that opening night.

Layman has gone from a "very nervous" freshman who seemed to have trouble breathing to a confident shooter whose back-to-back 3-pointers against Alabama proved crucial. Sophomore Nick Faust (City) still plays a little out of control at times, as do many of his teamates, but he seems to understand what Turgeon wants him to do at both ends of the floor.

But the biggest jump has been made by sophomore swingman Dez Wells. A late-summer transfer from Xavier, Wells learned only two days before the Kentucky game that the NCAA had granted him a waiver that allowed him to avoid having to sit out the season. Wells showed his athleticism against the Wildcats in short bursts, yet seemed to be moving too fast for his and his team's good.

Turgeon isn't surprised that it took Wells nearly the whole season to feel comfortable in his role as the team's leader and top scorer. He has averaged close to 18 points over his last 10 games.

"You got to understand where he came from with Xavier, he had two guys who totally dominated the ball and he'd shoot wide-open 3s or they'd throw lobs to him or he'd score on the break," Turgeon said. "He had to learn a new system. Took over a young team. He was a reluctant leader. He didn't want to lead. He got here in August. It was a lot on his plate. I think he has figured out what he can do with this team, and I think as a coaching staff we're figuring out the best way we can use him and hopefully we can have him for a couple of years, too."

Copyright © 2018, The Baltimore Sun, a Baltimore Sun Media Group publication | Place an Ad

warcinfo:
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-149-109-157.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2018-05
operator: Common Crawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for January 2018
publisher: Common Crawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf


WARC-Truncated: length

text:
What are you looking for?

Farine Bakery, Shanghai

Perfect during winter

One of the highlights of my Shanghai trip was my visit to Farine Boulangerie, located in Wukang Lu, former French Concession. I liked the area – the buildings showcased a range of architecture, from French Renaissance, Art Deco, English and Mediterranean, surrounded by large trees.

Cute wall display

Gotta love the interior!

Farine is said to serve the best pain au chocolat in Shanghai so I knew that was something I needed to try for myself. The interior reminds me of the bakeries in Paris – large windows, open space and coffee bar – with the smell of freshly baked goods wafting in the air.

Treats on display

Pain au chocolat

Prices are steep. I paid 18RMB /RM9.40 for a pain au chocolat and 40RMB / RM20.80 for a cup of latte. But it was the best pain au chocolat I’ve eaten; buttery croissant dough wrapped around sticks of chocolate and baked to perfection. It was decently plump, flaky and melt-in-the-mouth delicious.

Latte, for 40RMB

The latte is pretty decent – courtesy of an espresso maker from Seattle and premium fresh roasted coffee beans. I would have loved to sit at the patio as it offered a lovely view of Wukang street, but it was -1 degrees and I’m a winter wuss.

Great for chit chats

  • Like my Facebook page here.

Ambiance: 8.5/10
Price: 5/10
Food: 8/10
Verdict: Really good pain au chocolat and decent coffee to match.

Farine Bakery

Farine Boulangerie
1 F, Ferguson Lane,
378 Wukang Lu, near Taian Lu,
Xuhui district
Business hours: 7am-8pm daily

Login to rate your experience

Forgot my password

Create an account

Be the first to rate this.

5 Responses

  1. KY

    ok to be honest, i didn’t expect shanghai to look like this.

    1. Bangsar Babe

      Me neither KY. I love the restaurants and vibe along Former French Concession. 😀

  2. I went to Shanghai last year, but never see this restaurant thought, it surprised me while read this blog!

  3. Sanjeev

    Ok, noted on this. bookmarked. hehe

  4. If I were there, I’d be like a kid in a candy store. I love cafes especially ones like these.

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment. Need to create a new account ?

Enter your email address:


text:
What are you looking for?

Jamu Bar, Pangkor Laut Resort

During work trips, meals are either a stressful or hurriedly affair. Nothing like those nice long lunches I dream of. You go the restaurant, you order really good food and you get to the crux of things – dollar and cents. At breakfast, I usually don’t have time to finish my coffee let alone head to the eggs station.

Grilled tuna salad (RM60)

Which makes me truly value a leisurely meal with no agenda; or at least one that doesn’t involve talks about emerging markets or trade commodity. Like the lunch I had with rif at Jamu Bar when we stayed at Pangkor Laut Resort. The restaurant is located next to Spa Village and offers a lovely view of the ocean.

Check out the roe!

Scallops & mushroom salad (RM55)

We shared two salads and tucked into the Pangkor Deluxe Bento, a beautiful fan platter of assorted sashimi, sushi and maki. The grilled tuna salad was delicious, as was the scallops with mushroom salad. The former had slices of seared tuna on a bed of seaweed, scallions and salmon roe while the latter was seasoned with light soy dressing to enhance the sweetness of the scallops.

Pangkor Deluxe Bento (RM275)

Tuna, salmon and butterfish sashimi

The bento was large enough for 3 pax, I reckon. Ingredients were fairly fresh and I loved the experience of dining by the sea with cool breeze. Not something you get in the concrete jungle. The grilled unagi and house special udon were decent but both didn’t particularly excite me.

House special udon

One of the few lunches I truly enjoyed because it was relaxed. Plus I had an amazing spa session before that so it definitely helped with the mood!

  • Like my Facebook page here.

Ambiance: 7/10
Price: 5.5/10
Food: 6.5/10 (pork free)
Verdict: Pretty good salads. If you’re dining in a larger group, try the deluxe bento.

Jamu Bar

Jamu Bar
Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut Island,
32200 Lumut
Perak, Malaysia
Tel: +605-699 1100
YTL Hotels Facebook Page

Login to rate your experience

Forgot my password

Create an account

Be the first to rate this.

Enter your email address:


text:
What are you looking for?
  • /
  • Posts Tagged "Baileys"

Posts Tagged: Baileys

January 3, 2013

Once Upon A Milkshake

Milkshakes are often pricey and the cheap ones don’t taste that great. While I’m not a huge fan of milkshakes, rif is. I think milkshake is one of his comfort things to eat, for I often catch him craving or buying one when he’s down. We tried Once Upon A Milkshake at ION Orchard when […]

Enter your email address:


text:
“Writing Time” (you can click on it above) is a collection of my posts about writing and dates back to what now feels like the beginning of time.

I’ve published fifteen books in different genres, and a lot of essays, and I teach. Here are some upcoming workshops:

In February 2018 I’ll be conducting a workshop based on my book A Year of Writing Dangerously at the San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival –

Also in February 2018 (8th to 11th) I’ll be teaching a workshop based on my book Kicking in the Wall in the four day intensive Writers Studio at UCLA Extension. It’s boot camp for writers. For more info: 310- 825-9415

UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center

I’m planning a spring Writers Retreat in Lake Arrowhead. (Not boot camp, more like TLC for writers.) Please contact me if you’re interested. No dates set yet. Here’s some info:

Maybe you have a final draft to complete, or maybe you’re just beginning and want to jumpstart your writing. Wherever you are in your work you’re welcome. You’ll have stretches of time to write, plus daily workshops where you can get feedback on your work, be inspired and do writing exercises.

The retreat is held at the UCLA Conference Center in the beautiful mountain town of Lake Arrowhead (less than 100 miles from Los Angeles). It begins at 1:00 on Friday and lasts until after lunch on Sunday. Enrollment is limited to eight participants.

The price of $875.00 includes everything – the workshops and one-on-ones with me, two nights in a shared condolet at the Conference Center (beds are on separate floors with two private baths) three-course dinners with wine, buffet lunches and breakfasts. A fitness room, Jacuzzi, hiking trails, pool and tennis courts are available too.

lake view

I’m teaching Advanced Non-Fiction in the Writers Program starting next April. Work must be submitted to get into the class and it’s limited to twelve students. Please contact the Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension if you’re interested. (310- 825-9415)

The workshop in Pasadena at Vromans Bookstore meets once a month on Saturday from 9:00 – noon and is limited to twelve writers. Because of Thanksgiving we’re not meeting in November but will meet December 9th in a different time slot: noon to 3:00.  The next three workshop dates for 2018 are 1/27/, 2/24 and 3/24 at the usual time – 9:00 – noon.  You can sign up for one workshop or all three as a package. Please contact Vromans ( 626-449-5320) for more information and to sign up.

KITW cover


WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: application/xhtml+xml

text:
May 26, 2015
Lucic to Replace Domingo at Vienna State Opera

Spanish tenor Placido Domingo canceled his Nabucco performance at the Vienna State Opera scheduled for Friday for personal reasons, according to the opera house in Vienna.

Serbian baritone Zeljko Lucic will replace Domingo in the performance, which will be directed by Spain’s Jesus Lopez Cobos.

See Related:
Related Link
Back to List
Back to Top


text:
Notizie 2016

The plant startup team

The refinery, 11 kilometres south of the port of Toamasina

Monaco, 29 settembre 2016

One of the world’s largest nickel and cobalt mining areas is located near Toamasina in the north-east of the island of Madagascar. The ore reserves in the region are estimated at 125 million tonnes.

After extraction, the ore is transported along a 220-km pipeline to the refinery, where it undergoes several stages of hydrometallurgical processing before ending up as the finished product – ingots of nickel and cobalt, metals that are essential to industrial  production. The refining process involves the use of autoclaves. Compressed nitrogen produced by BAUER compressor units serves as a flushing gas for an array of pipelines.

The nitrogen is supplied using membrane technology and compressed by four high-powered BAUER GIB 26.8-160 industrial compressors. The nitrogen enters the compressors at an intake pressure of 10 bar and is then compressed to the system’s operating pressure of 59 bar. Each compressor supplies the autoclaves with 1,224 m³ of compressed nitrogen per hour. Madagascar’s high levels of humidity and high temperatures generally present a major challenge for the machinery in use there; however, conditions on the tropical island are no problem for BAUER’s ultra-rugged compressor units, which are famous for their long service life.

Stäblistr. 8
81477 Monaco di Baviera, Germania
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 / 78049 – 0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 / 78049 – 167


text:
Check out these top dream jobs you never even knew existed.

There's nothing like snagging that perfect work-life balance. If that's what you're after, here are the top industries to look at.

If there's one benefit employees seem to be clamoring for these days, it's a flexible work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements can run the gamut from telecommuting options to condensed workweeks, and they help employees achieve the ever-elusive goal of striking a reasonable work-life balance.

If you're hoping for a flexible job, you should know that there are certain professions that lend to more leeway. Flexjobs recently compiled a list of the most flexible job categories out there, and here's what they came up with.

More:Workplace tips: 7 cities with the shortest work commutes

More:Career advice: 5 signs you’re stuck in the rat race

More:New year’s resolutions for career success in 2018

1. Editing

Editing is the sort of job you can easily do remotely, especially since it's generally non-collaborative in nature. In fact, editing is one of those jobs that's often easier to do from home, as opposed to a noisy, bustling office environment.

2. Writing

Like editing, writing is typically a solo gig, which means it's easy to do outside an office setting. All you really need is a computer and an internet connection, and you're good to go.

3. Data entry

Data entry is another job that's simple to pull off from a remote location. Best of all, you don't need a host of qualifications to do it. If you're an entry-level worker looking to get your foot in the door, data entry could be the key.

4. Advertising and public relations

Advertising and PR folks often spend a lot of time talking with or visiting clients. So they're often allowed to do their creative work at home.

5. Event planning

Event planners need to be extremely detail-oriented and organized. But if that sounds like you, event planning might offer not just a career opportunity but one that you can engage in on your own terms.

6. Journalism

In some regards, journalism is actually the opposite of flexible, because when there's a breaking story or a lead to pursue, you'll have to drop what you're doing and go after it. On the other hand, the actual writing component can often be done from home or a non-office location.

7. E-commerce

E-commerce professionals manage everything from websites to sales platforms to ad campaigns. There's also a strategic component in there that keeps the job interesting. And because you're dealing with goods or services being sold online, as opposed to in a store, you can do much of your work from the comfort of home.

8. Account management

Like advertising and PR professionals, account managers tend to spend a chunk of their time talking to clients and traveling to visit them. But in between client meetings, a lot of that work can be done from home.

9. Computers and IT

Information technology jobs can't always be performed remotely, especially if you're tasked with managing physical equipment. But if you're a software developer or database manager, and all you really need is the right equipment and an internet connection, then it's the sort of job you can easily pull off from home.

10. Accounting and finance

On the one hand, you'd think accounting and finance would be the last category you'd see on a flexible jobs roundup. But actually, this field is growing increasingly adaptable to remote work. Financial analysts, for example, are often tasked with creating models and mapping out projections -- things that can be done from any old computer with spreadsheet capabilities. Similarly, there's a host of accounting software that lets number crunchers do their work remotely.

Though not every employee who works in the above fields gets to do so remotely or on a custom schedule, if there's one thing they have in common, it's the possibility for that sort of arrangement. And while you shouldn't choose a career based on whether you can work from home or set your own hours, there is something to be said for gravitating toward a notably flexible industry.

Here is a look at the five cities adding and losing the most jobs in 2017. USA TODAY

The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

The Motley Fool is a USA TODAY content partner offering financial news, analysis and commentary designed to help people take control of their financial lives. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY.

Offer from the Motley Fool: The $16,122 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook
If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known "Social Security secrets" could help ensure a boost in your retirement income. For example: one easy trick could pay you as much as $16,122 more... each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we're all after. Simply click here to discover how to learn more about these strategies.

Read or Share this story:


text:
2016 Elections

Here’s what it means for life at Bill Clinton Inc

They’re hands down some of the wealthiest people on earth, and, recent revelations from Wikileaks have revealed that most of that wealth appears to come from a number of unethical practices. New reports out Wednesday reveal that “Bill a Clinton Inc” is yet another stronghold in the political superpowers that are within the Clinton Foundation.

First reported by The Washington Post, a memo distributed by Douglas Band apparently revealed that he and his company Teneo reportedly helped at some point or another in securing $150m in donations to The Clinton foundation. Furthermore, Band’s memo revealed that he often double dipped working for Clinton leading a secondary position often securing speaking gigs for Clinton that often carried million dollar paydays.

Other memos released today as a result of Wikileaks revealed even more pay to play situations with The Clinton Family, except, this time, it involved Bill directly. According to the memo, between 2004 and 2010 Coca Cola reportedly gave $4m to the foundation and was granted access to the former American president at his home.

(Visited 18 times, 1 visits today)
READ  Clinton, Sanders, to campaign together in New Hampshire
Sultan Khan & Amaral Jade
Sultan And Amaral Khan are respectively the Senior Editors and the Editor In Chief of The Daily News. The Khan's cover dozens of topics in their duties, and, serve over an editorial staff of 5. To contact Sultan Khan The Editor In Chief - Sultank91@icloud.comTo contact our newsroom: contact@bazaardaily.co.uk


text:
NBA Louisville Cardinals

NBA Louisville Cardinals

Our next profile features alums from an annual contender that is one of the most successful programs in college basketball history. Although they rank in the top 10 in NCAA championships, Final Four appearances, NCAA tournament appearances, and NCAA tournament wins, their players have been more solid than spectacular in the pros. The NBA Louisville Cardinals team has a mix of glue guys who can be expected to compete hard, but will ultimately have a hard time challenging the more talented teams in our tournament.

The lead guard position will be split between Butch Beard and Jim Price. Both players were similar in stature (listed heights of 6’3”) and in career accomplishments, having both made one all-star appearance in their prime. Beard was a more efficient player who played a key role on the 1974-75 world champion Warriors, while Price used his ballhawking skills to make the All-NBA Defensive 2nd team the previous year. Both are solid, but are best suited for complementary roles. Dr. Dunkenstein, Darrell Griffith, is the team’s starting two guard. Griffith was a voluminous and oftentimes spectacular scorer, who averaged 21.0 points per game for the first five years of his career before a foot injury derailed his prime. He also was a competent three-point shooter, shooting a league-leading 36.1 percent (not a misprint – that actually led the league) in the 1983-84 season. He’ll serve as the team’s best scorer, and their best chance of generating halfcourt offense. Derek Smith and Francisco Garcia will spell Griffith for stretches, and play alongside him in three-guard lineups. Smith put up impressive numbers on unimpressive Clippers and Kings teams in the 1980s. He peaked in the 1984-85 campaign, when he averaged 22 points per game on 54 percent shooting from the field. Garcia was a deep shooting threat whose strengths are highlighted here; he’ll serve as a valuable cog off the bench.

Junior Bridgeman is another solid wing who will occupy one of the starting forward positions. Although he is best known for being one of the principals in the deal that sent Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Lakers (and recently, for his outrageous net worth), he was a spectacular sixth man for the talented Bucks teams of the late 70s to early 80s. He’ll fit in nicely alongside any of the other wing players, and will serve as the second scoring option for most of the lineups he’ll be a part of. Rodney McCray was a versatile weapon who could toggle between either forward position. He was a productive passer and excellent defender, making all-NBA defensive teams in 1987 and 1988. Off the bench, Jack Coleman was a two-time champion and one-time all-star in the 1950s. He nearly averaged a double-double for his career, and although he won’t be expected to replicate his success on the boards against the bigger, more athletic players in the modern game, he should be able to carve out minutes on this roster.

The starting center, Wes Unseld, is the most accomplished player on the roster. One of the toughest players in league history, Unseld overcame his relatively short stature to average 14 rebounds per game throughout his career. His outlet passing was the stuff of legends, as was his screen-setting, two subtle nuances of the game that affect winning, despite not showing up in the box score. He’s the embodiment of this NBA Louisville Cardinals team: the ultimate glue guy, who, despite his limitations, works to make others better and to help his team succeed. He’s backed up by a trio of big men. Pervis Ellison and Gorgui Dieng can play alongside Unseld against bigger opponents. Although Ellison was derided as a draft bust, he peaked as a 20-10 guy in the 1992 season, and was an effective shot blocker in his time in the league. Dieng is a solid defender who can also protect the rim. He is a solid mid-range shooter as well, who’s extending his range each year, which will help to open up the floor, especially when he gets paired with the space-clogging Unseld. Felton Spencer is the biggest player on the roster, who will play sparingly but can provide six extra fouls if facing a dominant center.

The NBA Louisville Cardinals are solid, scrappy, and physical. What they lack in high-end talent, they should make up for in versatility and effort. While they aren’t expected to advance far in the NBA March Madness Tournament, they’ll be a difficult match up for any opponent in the field.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


text:
Two of the band members of Kuazar
Media playback is unsupported on your device

Paraguayan thrash metal band keeps it real with native tongue

Kuazar were the first thrash metal band in Paraguay to sing in Guarani, which, along with Spanish, is their country's official language.

According to band members, the strength of their native tongue matches perfectly the content of their lyrics and their hard rock ethos.

This is the second video in a series by BBC Mundo's Vladimir Hernandez about new native melodies coming out of Latin America ahead of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples which is celebrated by the United Nations every August 9.

Go to next video: Chilean Mapuche take on hip-hop


text:
Refine Your Search

Job Title:

Summary Information

Job Category:

Student and Entry LevelStudent & Entry Level (10)

Secretarial and AdministrativeSecretarial & Admin (12)

Eng/Software/Web/Tech/ScientificEng/Software/Tech (685)

Systems Administration & SupportSys Admin & Support (54)

Finance and AccountingFinance & Accounting (17)

Human ResourcesHuman Resources (18)

Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Comm (34)

Sales & Business DevelopmentSales & Bus Devel (37)

Junior - Mid Level ManagementJunior - Mid Mgmt (18)

C-Level, VP and Senior ExecutiveC-Level, VP & Exec (5)

"Other" Job CategoriesOther Job Categories (278)

Job Sector:

Company Size:

Dating & Sorting

Search Jobs Posted in Last:

Sort Results By:

Results Per Page:


text:
Spellcrow’s Dwarf Shaman Learns Northern Mystical Arts

January 2, 2015 by dracs

It looks like it is set to be a busy month for Spellcrow as they have six new goblins, six halflings, and six northern dwarfs in the pipeline. The first of these northern dwarfs has just appeared, a short Shaman bearing a mystical runic staff.

Northern Dwarf Shaman

This might just be the most dour dwarf I have seen. Maybe he’s just annoyed because of the hole in his shoe. Either that or because he apparently lacks a neck.

Spellcrow’s Northern Dwarf Shaman is one of those models where the sculpt gives you a good idea of its character. This would be perfect for fantasy adventuring, though maybe not if your trying to roleplay a happy-go-lucky type character.

Do you like the look of Spellcrow’s latest dwarf, or is it a bit too cartoony for your tastes?

Related Categories


WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: application/rss+xml

text: Comments on: Beautiful Benefit Find a beauty therapist near you Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:24:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cybele Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:51:54 +0000 I love the Bad Gal Mascara. It really does make lashes longer and thicker. One of the best to come out in the past couple of years. ~Cybele


text:
BeautyTech Forums

Full Version: newbie and questions about nailite
You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting.
Hi. This is my first post. Finished school, took both tests, and start my first job in 1 week. scared/ excited!! I am hoping to be able to buy most of my products from one place and Nailite is looking good. I'm not particularly attached to the OPI brand abything we used in school and am ready for change. Looks like the Nailite acrylic system gets food reviews on here, thinking I will go with Omega. What I am unsure about is their gel polishes. Haven't seen much talk about them and want to know opinions. I have zero gel polishes and need some immediately. I mean I need to at least order immediately so I can offer it asap. Advise? Thoughts? Thanks yallSmile
Hey ya! Great question from someone new to the business and welcome to the biz! Nailite is a great place to start. Have heard great comments about their Omega acrylic system. Give them a call and ask to talk to Lisa. Tell her you are new to the industry and see what samples she can send you. You will be sold!!
I like there soak off gels in the jars, have not tried the others.


text:
Existing Members Login Here:

Listing ID#:

Add your Inn to Bed and Breakfast Planner

For Innkeepers seeking additional exposure, BedandBreakfastPlanner.com is the perfect solution.

For as little as $20 USD/year you can see your Inn on our directory.

Submit your listing today, click here.

Copyright © 2002-2016 Bed and Breakfast Planner. All Rights Reserved. Refund Policy.


text:
 Beeston Shenton Solicitors Refund Policy

Refund Policy

As Beeston Shenton Solicitors provide non-tangible irrevocable services, we cannot issue refunds once legal work has been completed. You agree to this upon commencement of any service from us.

If you or we decide that we are no longer to act for you, you are legally obliged to pay all charges and expenses for work done by us prior to the termination.

In the unlikely event that legal work done by Beeston Shenton Solicitors was defective, you may be entitled to receive a refund. If you feel this is the case, you should raise the matter with your solicitor in the first instance or write to our head office at 64 King Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB.

If you need more information then please contact anthony.beeston@beestonshenton.co.uk

Find out more

For more information Contact Us

We promised to take care… and delivered


text:
• You will receive 300 Reward Points for submitting a review
Login to earn Reward Points for sharing!

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

More Views

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

100% Pure & Natural

cinnamomum zeylanicum

Aromatherapeutic GCMS Verified - 1 fl. oz.

Cinnamon is used throughout Egyptian history for foot massages and embalming, and throughout the Asian continent to support digestion and immunity. It blends well with Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Rosemary, and Thyme.

Note: Based on feedback, we have switched to a medium flow eurotop reducer. If you would prefer a slower reducer, those can be purchased separately here: Slow Flow Euro Top

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil - 30 ml

  • Buy 3 for $11.70 each and save 10%
  • Buy 6 for $11.05 each and save 15%
  • Buy 12 for $10.40 each and save 20%
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil - 0.6 ml Sample Vial

Product Description Additional Information Reviews (1) GC/MS Testing Aromatherapist's Review

Product Questions

Sort by ASC
How do your essential oils compare to the very popular "home party" ones?
What oil do you dilute the blends?
You use to sell Cassia Oil. What is the difference between Cassia and Cinnamon?
Is this essential one that can be taken internally? I know there are some EO brands that are not food grade, are the ones sold here at Beeyoutiful food grade?

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


text:
Friday, 13 July 2012

Happiness is a Warm Donkey

It is pouring. Cagoule weather. Except, of course, I do not have a cagoule, or indeed any coat at all. My sister-in-law always laughs about this when we are on soggy holidays together (usually at Tetanus Manor, my father's health and safety challenged country seat). Despite a childhood of holidays spent ENTIRELY in boggy, windswept fields with nothing but a damp Milky Way between me and some kind of Dales-based Captain Oates scenario, a rebellious, wilfully blind streak prevents me from packing or dressing sensibly. This holiday has been no exception. I ended up on a (non-voluntary, of course) long walk yesterday in my slippers, because I had not thought that SHOES might be advisable.

(Incidentally, I should perhaps mention that this is not a real blogpost, merely a collection of photographs of donkeys. If you are OK with that, stick around.)

Before the deluge started (30 hours and counting), then, we FINALLY went to see the donkeys in trousers* (*the donkeys, not me. Well, I am always wearing trousers presently, due to the sunburn). The memory of it is keeping me going through the long, trying hours of watching the rain batter off the derelict garden furniture, playing 'Cockroach Poker' (of which more at another time), re-reading La Bête Humaine (cheery stuff) and saying "JUST KEEP AWAY FROM EACH OTHER" and "DON'T GET ME INVOLVED" and "Why don't you go and see if those German children are around, no it doesn't matter that you can't understand each other, just wave a ping pong ball at Johannes, he'll get the message?"

Worse still, we went on a desperation induced "trip" to the Ile de Ré lighthouse (pictured up top) this afternoon and walked up three hundred narrow vertiginous steps with many jolly, racing, laughing, cabin feverish children on all sides, to go and stand on the outside, scary bit in high winds. The good thing about the high winds was that no one could hear you whimpering. It was even less fun than visiting the Grace Darling museum, and that's saying something. Actually, scrupulous honesty requires me to disclose a massive, puffin-based longing to go back to the Farne Islands, even though my abiding memories of our field trip there are cagoules, exceptionally rough seas and being attacked by irate terns. Give me another couple of years and I will be viewing 23 hour car trips to go and sleep in a candle-lit bothy in a peat bog as an attractive recreational activity. When this happens I will be enlisting your assistance to shoot me like a rabid dog.

So: donkeys. This is Leonard, in his trousers. His nose was extremely, ethereally soft. Also, I have rarely encountered a creature this stoic.

"Trousers? Whatever".

This is Galopin, who looked for all the world like a dehorned Highland Cow. Seriously, can you believe this thing is for real? Galopin? YOU ARE NOT REAL.

This is my eldest son removing burs from his (not real) prehistoric hairdo. And look at that sign! Only €2 for a donkey ride, which, and they don't even tell you this, is unaccompanied. Solo donkeys! I could have just taken Leonard and ridden for the hills (that might have taken a while since the highest point of the Ile de Ré is 20 metres above sea level and Leonard's natural gait was, well, stately going on funereal). Yesterday my eldest son also tried to smuggle two frogs onto the Ile de Ré in his pocket. The pocket you can see on that picture, except "I have filled it with water". I see, how resourceful. Now put the frogs back in the river, darling, eh?

These are Galopin's legs, pre-trouser. They are rather ... odd legs, aren't they? I think he looks a little like a person in a horse suit. Or a centaur. I keep going back to this photo and STARING.

I told you he wasn't real.

My younger son's donkey, 'Dagobert', was not terribly inclined to stick to the signposted 'Chemin des Anes'. We had to try and remove him, again and again from a patch of long grass he had spotted in the middle of the park. He had little interest in listening to reason or gentle persuasion. Here he is, heading off again.

M said, on seeing this "that is the happiest photo of you I have ever seen'. I was indeed very happy. I didn't expect to be allowed to actually SIT on a donkey. I thought it was a children only kind of thing. Perhaps it was, but they took pity on me. Leonard didn't seem to mind much.

Oh, but I do like a donkey. Here I am again, liking a donkey.

Do you think he looks slightly nervous? Is there a sort of silent entreaty creeping across his usually impassive features? I'm not sure. It might be a trick of the light.

So: progress on Ark of the Covenant limited, but I think we have donkeys and frogs (x2) covered. Over to you.

Patience_Crabstick said...

I do see a silent entreaty. He is thinking, "take me home with you, nice lady."

Love the donkey's furry legs. They are extraordinary.

B said...

yes moar donkeys please!

absolute delight.

for halloween, i want a pair of donkey trousers.

Johnners said...

Hurray, you're back again! The donkeys are definitely asking to go home with you, you can just tell from that pleading look in their eyes. It would also be a complete one up on the weird bench man in pavement Olympics, which must be a consideration...

Laura Winter said...

Why are the donkeys wearing trousers?

It's hurting my head, trying to work out the answer.

teh donkeys look good in trousers.

Laura Winter said...

d'oh. see earlier post. teh trousers are for the flies. ok.

ALoadofOldTat said...

You always make me laugh out loud. Yet another brilliant post.

Fat Pony said...

I also keep on going back to that photo and STARING.

Macy said...

Laughed aloud at the idea of heading for the non existent hills on a donkey of doleful demeanor.
No I did really. I'm not just being nice.

Pat (in Belgium) said...

You're right. Those hairy donkey legs DO have a strange, magnetic effect. Must look away, can't look away. Arrrrgh!

Xtreme English said...

happiness is a warm WAFFLE! that is, your delightful post! wonder if we have anything like that here? probably not. it's too simple and too much fun.

Anonymous said...

Number one: nice try Waffle, those are SO clearly your legs clad in faux fur, look at the delicate ballet-ish fur shoes and the shapely legs!!

Secondly, yes your donkey has a look in his eye and an expression of almost malice, he is about to turn and it won't be pretty, be warned!

Em said...

Those are the best legs ever. A bit like mine over a non-shaving winter but a better shape.
Lovely to have you back x

Kate Hyde said...

My favourite blogger in my favourite place. This is good news.

Anonymous said...

I think your donkey is enjoying the hug, but is unnerved by that little pokey finger on the nose!

Anonymous said...

I think your donkey is enjoying the hug, but is unnerved by the little pokey finger!

Anonymous said...

Sorry about the double post - damned WV! I am not a robot, but can't read gobbledegook.

Unexpected Belgium said...

Lovely blog!

family affairs said...

That is definitely a human pretending to be a pair of donkeys legs Lx

This is Belgium said...

Found you in the Eurostar. Glad to discover.

Val said...

Ha! Words cannot express how much I love our Burro Boyz; they are like big slow dogs w/lovely soft ears & hard feet...
100% trustworthy w/any & all children, even ones w/no farm experience whatsoever.
(Need to post some new pictures yes I know)

ghada sayed said...

نقل عفش بالطائف
بالطائف شفط بيارات
تسليك مجارى بالطائف
تنظيف خزنات بالطائف
رش مبيدات بالطائف
نقل عفش بخميس مشيط
شركة عزل اسطح بالطائف

ghada sayed said...

شركة نقل عفش بالدمام الشرق الاوسط متحصصه فى نقل عفش واثاث بالدمام ونقل العفش بالخبر كما انها توفر شركة نقل عفش بالجبيل والخبر وشركة نقل عفش بالقطيف والاحساء وجميع خدمات نقل العفش والاثاث بالمنطقة الشرقية بارخص اسعار نقل عفش بالدمام وتقدم ايضا شركة تخزين عفش بالدمام والخبر
نقل عفش بالدمام
شركة نقل اثاث بالدمام
شركة نقل اثاث بالخبر
شركة نقل اثاث بالجبيل
شركة نقل عفش بالخبر
شركة نقل عفش بالقطيف
شركة نقل اثاث بالاحساء
شركة نقل عفش الجبيل
شركة نقل عفش بالدمام

ghada sayed said...

شركة نقل اثاث بالجبيل
شركة نقل عفش بالخبر
شركات النقل البري بالدمام
شركات نقل العفش بالدمام
ارقام شركات نقل العفش بالدمام
ارخص شركة نقل اثاث بالدمام
شركة تخزين عفش بالدمام

ghada sayed said...

اهم شركات كشف تسربات المياه بالدمام كذلك معرض اهم شركة مكافحة حشرات بالدمام والخبر والجبيل والخبر والاحساء والقطيف كذكل شركة تنظيف خزانات بجدة وتنظيف بجدة ومكافحة الحشرات بالخبر وكشف تسربات المياه بالجبيل والقطيف والخبر والدمام
شركة تنظيف خزانات بجدة
شركة مكافحة حشرات بالدمام
شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالدمام
اهم شركات نقل العفش والاثاث بالدمام والخبر والجبيل اولقطيف والاحساء والرياض وجدة ومكة المدينة المنورة والخرج والطائف وخميس مشيط وبجدة افضل شركة نقل عفش بجدة نعرضها مجموعة الفا لنقل العفش بمكة والخرج والقصيم والطائف وتبوك وخميس مشيط ونجران وجيزان وبريدة والمدينة المنورة وينبع افضل شركات نقل الاثاث بالجبيل والطائف وخميس مشيط وبريدة وعنيزو وابها ونجران المدينة وينبع تبوك والقصيم الخرج حفر الباطن والظهران
شركة نقل عفش بالرياض
شركة نقل عفش بالطائف
شركة نقل عفش بالدمام
شركة نقل عفش بجدة
شركة نقل عفش بمكة

ali newaz said...

We feel much concerned of the value of your property, safety and security more than our profit or anything else, actually dedicated to our services best bathroom remodeling and hold out till our Clients’ functions are served to bathroom remodeling contractor nyc


text:
Welcome, 欢迎光临, Bienvenue, Willkommen

I spent three amazing years at this school. Bending Oaks fosters an adaptive learning environment that any student could benefit greatly from. The music/band and art classes were exceptional and made memories that reached beyond the classroom. “The teachers and staff are professional” would be an understatement. They inspire learning and growth and share knowledge, rather than teaching AT you. The atmosphere at Bending Oaks is best described as “Happy”. The small class size ensured that everyone had the opportunity to get the most out of class time. This school prepared me for life after high school. Thanks Bending Oaks!
— Google Reviews

We welcome international students from around the world to join our small school community. Your enthusiasm, perspective, and values contribute to the diversity of Bending Oaks.

Requirements for International Students

International students must fulfill all the requirements listed, plus submit the following:

  • Certified translations of school transcripts (last three years of report cards), if not in English. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service showing course-by-course detail and lower/upper division breakdown.
  • Affidavit of Financial Resources form must be submitted (click to download packet). A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 70 (iBT) is preferred. Some students may participate in a personal or telephone interview in lieu of the TOEFL.
  • In additional to standard Tuition, International Students are responsible for a yearly fee of $1000.

Other English language tests may also be accepted to help us assess the applicant’s English language skills. Under special circumstances, students who have already been accepted to the program may be required to attend an English as a second language course.

Useful Links

Bending Oaks I-20 Foreign Student Packet - You need to complete these documents prior to your initial school interview.

What is the I-20 Form? - To study as an F student in the United States you need a Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status." Do you know what it is and why it is important?

StudyInTheStates - Prospective and current F students can use information on this page to learn about the process and rules for studying in the United States as an international student.

Paying the I-901 Fee - $200 for F-1 students. The Form I-901 is used to remit payment of the I-901 Fee for prospective nonimmigrants seeking F-1 visa status.

To discuss admissions, call Ande at 214.883.1941, or fill out the form below and she will get back to you.


text:
International Communications Benchmark 2018

Bring your communications operation up to date!

How are press and communications operations managed? Which tools are used? What are the trends and developments? How will the communications department of the future look? And how can you improve your communications operation? These and other issues are addressed by the Berenschot Communications Benchmark.

Berenschot has considerable experience with its communications benchmarking teams in the Netherlands. Berenschot plans to launch an international communications benchmark in 2018. This offers you the opportunity to participate and compare your communications operation with that of other organisations. For more information about benchmarking in general you can read a summary of the results of our benchmarks conducted in the Netherlands.

What will you gain from participating?

The International Communications Benchmark gives you an insight into the qualitative and quantitative aspects of your communications operation. This includes the following questions:

  • How is the communications operation managed? How is communications positioned within the entire organisation?
  • How is communications staffed? To what extent are temporary staff hired?
  • What is your communications budget and what is it spent on?
  • How is the communications department organised (internally, externally and crisis communication)?
  • What are the basic principles of the press and media policy, and how is the communications strategy determined?

You determine the scope yourself when you participate. Benchmark participants have two options.

Option 1: Benchmark ‘light’ – cost is approximately EUR 3,000

  • Completion of the questionnaire.
  • Participation in a validation interview.
  • Receiving a brief report with a summary of the general conclusions and findings. Additionally you will be invited to attend an explanation of the general results in a gathering of all participants in Amsterdam in 2018.

Option 2: Benchmark ‘in-depth’ – cost is approximately EUR 7,000

This option consists of the ‘light’ version plus a follow-up:

  • Personal reporting where Berenschot compares your communications operation to those of other participants.
  • In-depth interview where you can ask questions about your own communications
  • Presentation/ interactive session with your team or supervisors.
  • Personal advice on your individual questions about the quality of your communications

If you choose the ‘in-depth’ Benchmark option, the follow-up phase will commence thereafter. For an initial indication you can start with the International Communications Benchmark ‘light’.

Would you like to have an in-depth analysis of your communications operation? If so, the in-depth version of the International Communications Benchmark is the right choice for you.

Good to know

Berenschot compares the communications operations of organisations with similar characteristics and of a similar scale. Your details will not be shared with third parties. Interested?

Participate in the International Communications Benchmark

Would you like to take part in the International Communications Benchmark? Provide your contact details and one of our consultants will get in touch with you as soon as possible at the start of the International Communications Benchmark (spring of 2018). Please contact Robert Wester or Alexandra Schippers (+31 (0)30 - 2 916 877).

More information

Also interesting


text:
New: Public Health Alert re Trader Joe's Salads

Keith Burbank (BCN)
Tuesday October 31, 2017 - 11:43:00 PM

A public health alert has been issued because salads contaminated with bacteria were shipped to some Trader Joe's stores in California and could cause health problems, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Tuesday.

Salads with chicken made by Vallejo-based Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods have not been recalled because they are probably not being sold any longer or are past their "Use by" dates.

But food inspectors said the salads should either be thrown out or returned to the store where they were bought.

The salads, which were labeled as ready to eat, were sold in 9.3-ounce plastic containers at Trader Joe's with the name "TRADER JOE'S Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat."

Food inspectors said the salads had "Use by" dates of Oct. 10, 11, 12, and 13.

The contaminated salads can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults with weaker immune systems, pregnant women and their newborns.

According to food inspectors, listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

Sometimes diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems occur and invasive infections spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract.

Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infections in newborns. Serious conditions and sometimes death occurs in older adults or people with weakened immune systems.

Food inspectors said the disease can be treated with antibiotics.


text:
January 16, 2018
Turmeric roots in the basket on wooden table

Turmeric Comes on Strong

by Berkeley Wellness

Bright colors in fruits and vegetables generally indicate high levels of nutrients and other healthful compounds, including the pigments themselves (such as beta carotene in carrots). Strong, sharp flavors of plant-derived foods and spices are also usually a sign of potentially beneficial substances. So it’s not surprising that traditional medicine, especially in India and China, has used spices to treat a variety of ailments.

One colorful spice that has been the focus of extensive study in recent years is turmeric, made from the ground, dried roots of the Curcuma longa plant, native to India. The main component of curry powder, turmeric imparts a distinct earthy flavor (slightly peppery and mustardy) and vibrant yellow-to-orange hue to food.

Scientists have identified more than 300 compounds in turmeric, but the one that has gotten the most attention is curcumin, which is a polyphenol. (Don’t confuse curcumin with cumin, which is a different spice that is also found in curry powder.)

Laboratory and animal research shows that, like many substances in plants, curcumin has an array of potentially beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, neuroprotective, immunity-modulating, and anti-cancer activity. Other compounds in turmeric, notably various curcuminoids (relatives of curcumin), have some of these properties as well.

Many human clinical trials on curcumin have been done or are underway, focusing on its potential roles in treating or preventing just about everything—from inflammatory conditions (such as arthritis and colitis), cancer, cardiovascular disease, and dementia to depression, diabetes, indigestion, post-exercise muscle soreness, obesity, skin diseases, and ulcers.

Because of the proposed benefits and a lot of marketing promotion (including pitches by Dr. Oz), curcumin and turmeric have become best-selling supplements, usually in capsule form. Marketers of the supplements have moved aggressively forward, often making claims that are far ahead of the research. For example, the headline of a recent press release quoted one marketer as saying that turmeric is “one of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind.”

A sprinkling of curcumin research

Below is a sampling of findings about curcumin from some of the better human studies. Keep in mind that most studies have been small and short, and many have not compared curcumin to a placebo. And the studies have often had inconsistent results. Thus, positive findings should be considered preliminary at best, needing replication in larger, better trials. Most studies have used curcumin capsules (one to three times a day), though some used capsules also containing other curcuminoids. Turmeric capsules may contain the spice itself, a concentrated extract, or both, so the concentration of curcuminoids can vary greatly. Many studies were funded by the manufacturers of the supplements used in them.

Another major caveat is that curcumin is poorly absorbed, and the little that is absorbed is rapidly broken down and eliminated from the body. That greatly reduces the likelihood that it will have biological effects and therapeutic efficacy. Scientists are attempting to develop forms of curcumin that are better absorbed or add substances that facilitate absorption (such as piperine, from black pepper), but more clinical research is needed.

  • Diabetes. A clinical trial from Thailand, published in Diabetes Care in 2012, found that people with prediabetes who took curcumin for nine months had improved function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, along with a significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Other studies suggest that curcumin can improve insulin sensitivity.
  • Cardiovascular disease. In a small Japanese study in Nutrition Research in 2012, postmenopausal women who took curcumin for eight weeks had an improvement in arterial function, comparable to that seen in women who engaged in aerobic exercise. Studies looking at curcumin’s effects on cholesterol and other lipids have had inconsistent results. An Iranian study in Phytotherapy Research in 2013 found that curcumin did not improve cholesterol levels but did reduce triglycerides, while a Taiwanese study in the same journal in 2014 found that curcumin significantly reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides in people with metabolic syndrome.
  • Arthritis. A few studies have found that curcumin can reduce pain from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, sometimes as much as anti-inflammatory drugs. A small Iranian clinical trial in Phytotherapy Research in 2014 found that curcuminoids, combined with an extract of black pepper and taken for six weeks, improved symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, compared to a placebo.
  • Cognition. Despite some promising lab research on brain cells, the few studies in humans have mostly found little or no benefit. This year a well-designed Australian study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that a curcumin supplement had no cognitive benefits in older people who took it for a year, compared to a placebo group. In contrast, another Australian study, in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2015, found that curcumin improved attention and working memory and reduced mental fatigue in older people who took it for four weeks, compared to a placebo. As for people with Alzheimer’s disease, studies “have not been able to generate the anticipated benefits of curcumin,” according to a review in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2016.
  • Ulcerative colitis. Several small clinical trials suggest that curcumin can help people with this inflammatory bowel disease. The most recent study, in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2015, found that in people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis who took standard medication (mesalamine), the addition of a high-dose curcumin supplement helped half of them achieve remission after four weeks; none of those given a placebo benefited. The researchers called for larger clinical trials to confirm their findings.

    Spice Basics

    Spices add variety and complexity to our diets. Besides small amounts of vitamins and minerals, they contain other potentially healthful compounds.

How safe are curcumin and turmeric?

Curcumin has generally been found to be safe even at high doses, at least with short-term use. Still, there have been reports of diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort, rashes, headaches, yellow stool, and nausea from high doses. Long-term safety of high doses is unknown. The spice turmeric, like certain dark leafy greens, contains a high concentration of oxalates, which can reduce absorption of iron and other minerals; curcumin extracts would not contain oxalates. People who form calcium oxalate kidney stones (the most common type) need to limit their intake of dietary oxalates and thus should avoid high amounts of turmeric, some research suggests.

Too good to be true?

Researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas looked at the clinical trials on curcumin in a 2013 review in the AAPS Journal. They concluded that “from the findings of the completed clinical trials, it may seem that curcumin’s clinical efficacy is too good to be true ... However, poor bioavailability and limited adverse effects reported by some investigators are a major limitation to the therapeutic utility of curcumin.”

Bottom line: It’s good that scientists continue to study spices and other plant compounds. Some of these may turn out to be like aspirin, which was isolated from willow bark more than a century ago. Maybe one day, curcumin, with or without other compounds from turmeric, will yield such a drug that can be purified and standardized.

For now, the research on curcumin, while promising, is still preliminary. We don’t recommend the supplements because of the many unknowns—about absorbability, proper dosing, and safety. The supplements contain varying components of turmeric in widely ranging doses. Be skeptical of marketing claims that certain brands have “enhanced bioavailability”—only well-designed trials can determine if this is true and whether this yields clinical benefits.

We recommend getting curcumin from turmeric, if you like its taste, even though this is a less concentrated source than most supplements. Consuming turmeric with food containing fat may boost the absorption of its curcumin.


text:
Fitness Business Cards

Fitness Business Cards, Stay with style that is outside. Several people genuinely believe that producing the look directory can make it stick out. It will, however in the manner that is wrong. Their business-cards are organized by individuals within the outside style that is regular. Them differently frustrate. Consider this: yours may be the one thy, and in case your possibility includes a bunch of business-cards providing comparable providers -and-change to see they're prone to avoid it.

Fitness Business Cards With business-cards you simply possess their interest to be grabbed by a couple of seconds. Here is another color business-card that is full. If you should be really are a florist, an artist, or an inside custom (as illustrations), then possibly a photograph or additional artwork a be best shown in a complete colour business-card.

Tags: #Business Cards #Fitness #Fitness Business Cards

Leave a reply "Fitness Business Cards"


text:
4 Great Exercises to Kickstart Your Cellulite Reduction

A Lifestyle approach to cellulite reduction will help you to get rid of it and keep it off. The components of the lifestyle approach for minimizing cellulite include proper diet, treatment options, exercise and your secret weapon, the power of your mind.

Here are 4 great resistance training exercises to help you to reduce cellulite and strengthen and tone your muscles. Be sure to go at your own pace and check with your health care practitioner if you have any concerns about doing these movements. Keep in mind that you are supposed to do the exercises until you feel slight discomfort, or “burning.” You should not feel pain.

If you are just starting out, do one set of 10-12 repetitions of each exercise. If you are more advanced, work up to 3 sets of each. In general, breath out on the parts of the exercise where you are exerting yourself the most. Remember to visualize your body parts as you want them to look while you do the exercises.

1. Start with your legs a little wider than shoulder width apart. Keep your gaze forward, lift your shoulders up back and around and stick your chest out. Your abdominal muscles should be gently contracted into your straight spine.

2. Bend your knees and lower your body, as if sitting down in a chair on a slow count of four. Do not allow your knees to go past your toes. Keep your weight on your heels and stick your backside out.

3. Return to the starting position on a slow count of four.
(variation: When you return to the starting position, slowly lift your leg straight in back of you. Lower the leg back down and when your foot hits the floor, immediately begin your squat again.)

1. Take a large step back so that your feet are staggered. Plant your front foot and lift your back heel so that your weight is pressed into the ball of the back foot.

2. On a slow count of 4, gently let both knees bend, being careful not to let your front knee go past your toes.

3. On a slow count of 4, raise back up to the starting position and contract the muscles in your backside and hamstrings.

tip: Keep your torso straight up and down. Don’t pitch forward as you lunge.

Isometric Exercise For Cellulite

Isometric exercise means that the muscle contracts but doesn’t go through a range of motion.

Here’s how you can do an anti-cellulite Isometric exercise.

While standing, contract the areas of your body that have cellulite, namely your backside hips and thighs. You should have your pelvis shifted slightly forward with your abdominals tightened in towards your lower back. Hold in this position for 30 seconds while breathing through your nose. Next, shift your pelvis back, sticking your backside out and contract all of the above muscles and hold for 30 seconds while breathing through your nose.

Finally, bring your legs shoulders width apart and lower your body as if you’re about to sit down. Stay in this position and contract your muscles for 30 seconds while breathing through your nose.

Super Duper Toner

Lay down flat on the floor with your arms by your sides. Put your feet up on a chair. Lift your whole body up from below your shoulders. This means that your head neck and shoulders will be on the floor and the rest of your body will be in a diagonal line (plank.) Try to have your lower body take your weight without putting too much strain on your arms.

Next, slowly lift one leg up slowly for a count of 10 seconds and lower slowly for a count of 10 seconds. Now switch legs and do the same. Keep your abdominals contracted while you do this.


text:
Have Questions?

Call Me: 773.934.1261

718 Mulford #3S, EVANSTON, IL 60202

Price: $130,000
Bed: 2
Bath: 1
Taxes: $3233.32
Market Time: 13 days
Year Built: 1960
Dining Room:
Kitchen: 15X11
Living Room: 16X13
Master Bed: 15X10
Bedroom #2 : 11X11

Spacious top floor 2 bed / 1 bath condo in intimate 5 unit bldg. Home features large eat in kitchen, hardwood floors thru-out, generous bedroom sizes with tons of closet space and 1 parking space included. Storage area and laundry room in the lower level. Steps to Elks Park, CTA Purple line & Chicago Avenue shops and restaurants. Great location and move in ready! Current tax rate does not reflect the homeowner's exemption. Taxes will be lowered once the exemption is applied. SELLER IS OFFERING A 1K CLOSING COST CREDIT FOR ALL CONTRACTS CLOSED BY 11/7/2017!

Mortgage Calculator

Price: Monthly Prin + Int
Interest: % Monthly Tax
Taxes: Monthly Assessments
Down Payment: Total Payment  »


text:
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1

    Default Amazonia Premium (distribution & stores)

    Award Winning Design, Certified ORGANIC Source, Eco-Friendly Product

    Presently available in all Florida Wholefoods stores.

    This water comes from the most exquisite water-filter in the world, The Brazilian Rain Forest! There is nothing you distribute that compares.

    Internationally Certified Organic Source, NSF approval, donations to preserve the rainforest off-setting Carbon emissions, and excellent margins.

    Isnt this the product you should be distributing? We are pleased in being able to provide you with our excellent Eco-friendly and NSF certified products. We donate to preserve the endangered Amazon Rain Forest and reduce Global Warming. Help us! Please contact our staff with your interest and questions for further discussion. Looking forward to a long and lucrative relationship as we flourish together.

    We value your comments and hope that you will share with us your thoughts. Thank you for your interest in Amazon Springs Products. You can visit us online by searching for

    Presently available in all Florida Wholefoods stores.

    Amazon Springs Support Team
    800-906-5882 (office/fax)

    Live Green! Think Organic! Drink Amazonia Premium!

    Taste the Difference and Help Us Reduce Global Warming!

    Thank you for contacting the Amazon Springs Company!

    Sales Dept:

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Rockford, IL

    OMG! This stuff sounds incredible. Please contact me ASAP!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts


text:
Off the deep end

The “fiscal cliff” is one of my least favorite metaphors for an actual policy-making disaster. As the precipice nears, state governments are, naturally, starting to panic (California has its very own fiscal cliff also coming in January 2013, if a key ballot measure fails). has a story on this panic: “States are closely linked to what the federal government does. There’s a severe correlation between the two that gets left unnoticed.” And cities of course, are closely linked to both state and federal policies, both because laid-off state employees live in cities, and because when states panic (as California is doing now), they often try to trim budgets in anticipation, and at this point that trimming often cuts into programs that cities need.

Races for state political office often hinge on candidates’ plans for dealing with a fall off the fiscal cliff, so that austerity policies became topics for debate, and “sensible” state policy, even before the crisis becomes anything more than a high-stakes game of chicken.

The fiscal cliff is not the inevitable outcome of a very real recession; it is a policy moment created by a set of political choices, and will be remedied by a political compromise. Everyone knows that. Obviously, the question of how the federal budget gets balanced is an important question, and not easy to predict. But the metaphor of the cliff gives a whiff of natural disaster, of an inevitable slide toward fiscal crisis rather than a politics of slowly strangling government at all levels.

Read NBCNews: State budgets in jeopardy as nation nears fiscal cliff – Bottom Line.


text:
Biker Bitch Ch. 04

tied to chair
Biker Bitch
Michele Nylons

Chapter Four: Felony

Cassie needs to commit a felony before the Beasts of Burden will admit her into the club as a full patch member. Her FBI handler provides her with the perfect crime to commit.

Something About Sarah

Hello readers, I haven't posted on BC for quite a while, don't know why really but anyway here is my latest offering to you. I have posted all seven chapters together so the story can be read as a novella as I sometimes forget to update chapters regularly. Let me know what you think of this format and also of the story of course. There is a sequel coming...

The woman I was interviewing for a job at first gave me a very good impression. In person she confirmed her CV. Competent, decisive, with a no-nonsense getting things done attitude. Perhaps a bit aggressive but for the position in question that was not necessarily a problem. In fact everything went well until she noticed that I was wearing a bra. I should have known better. Never wear a colored bra under a white shirt, even if it’s the most exquisite turquoise.

What A Troublesome Ghost

Ghosts are real. Some even have special tricks. Like transforming a man into a woman.
Kristine was hired to pretend to be the owner of a manor where such a ghost is haunting.
Her company has a deal with the ghost. They send men and the ghost - Mabel - will send back women.
That was the plan. But lately Mabel isn't performing and it's up to Kristine to fix it.
If she had known what avalanche she would step loose she just might have run far away.

The Mistress Chapter 1

The Mistress

By Ryan Rose

Chapter 1

A young man trying to make a living is confronted with a part of his past returning to haunt him. This is a much reviced and improved version of The New Daughter that I posted earlier. I hope it is more enjoyable.

The Rival Part 2

Again T.J. co-plotted this story part. References to events in "Righting Wrongs" are made but you don't have to have read it to follow along but one character's actions make more sense if you know what happened later

Senior Year, three weeks before the prom

Arista is.. not playing around [5.7]

What is 'right' and what is 'wrong'?
Morality is a personal ideal, a human construct, or so some would have us believe?
It doesn't make certain people or actions any less irredeemable though.

No matter how you try to spin it, forgiveness just isn't possible ever again in some situations.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
Hannah reliving some rather racy fantasies,
Arista tells a story about a magical princess-turned-queen
(fictional elements being both optional and undisclosed),
while John wears lip-gloss for a very short period of time.

How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

My dearest children:

I have a confession to make. Your mother and I have been keeping something from you for the last couple of years. Please believe me when I say that was not by choice.

You remember how it seemed to be. One day I came home in women’s clothes and told you I was transgender, that I was going to transition to live as the woman I felt myself to be.

The Prankster

We Never Break A Promise Chapter 6

FROM THE EDITOR: This episode does have some violence and other things which may be triggers for those who have problems with these things. While I don't want to deter anyone from reading this episode it IS a pivotal one in Willow's life, if youhave triggers about unwanted body swaps, violence, bad language, please exercise caution in reading this chapter.

We Never Break A Promise Part 6
By Warm Hearted
Proofed and edited by Catherine Linda Michel

We Never Break A Promise Chapter 5

We Never Break a Promise: Part 5
By Warm Hearted
Proofed and edited by Catherine Linda Michel

Willow sat up in her bed and saw a tiny 4 inch tall woman with platinum blonde hair and golden wings. She remembered recent events and knew this diminutive beauty with golden wings was Wee Lo, her fairy godmother. Willow said, "Good morning Wee Lo. Erin told me about you and how I was named after you. I'm so happy to meet you aah.. Godmother.".

Wee Lo smiled and answered, "You too Goddaughter. So stand up and let me have a good look at you."

A Pack o' Parodies

None of these parodies are meant to be of the work of specific individuals. I hope none of them seem too meanspirited. Poe's Law may apply. Typos may or may not be intentional.

The Implausible Cheerleader

by: Anastasia Lynn Walker

To think I was a normal boy two days ago... but let me start at the beginning.

Magic is.. not a word I would use to describe prom night.[1.1]

15herrmann-night.jpg A hero isn't born a heroine and growing up can be a bumpy road.
In this instalment we go back a few years.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
A slightly more awake Sarah
(although the benefits of that are debatable)
And Hannah reluctantly goes to prom for a night he should never forget.

Magic is.. [1.0]

3.jpg TV personality and Tomb Raider Sarah, along with her faithful camera man Tor went off route in search of their next episode.
Things didn't go quite as planned, and these are the consequences..

So You Want To Be A Nurse - Ch. 01

In 1957 Michael Nyland was one of the few male nurses working at Chelmsford Memorial Hospital where he suffered from workplace discrimination from some of the other hospital staff, particularly the doctors and even from the female nurses. But little did he realise that blackmail and humiliation was soon to follow due to the discovery of his secret fetish of wearing female undergarments under his male nurse's uniform.

32 Flavors Part 2

"Are you finally done? Some of us might want to use the bathroom, you know?" called out the pretty brunette from the couch as the quartet emerged from the bathroom.

"Geez Nancy, is it that time of the month already?" asked Tina.

"Very funny," replied Nancy. "What is it with you trying to turn all these guys into your life sized Barbie dolls?"

"It's just fun, besides I never hear the guys complaining," replied Cass.

"Fix your makeup," instructed Tina. "Put on something sexy too. We're going out."

Skirting the Law - A House of Fabulous Story

To avoid getting a pink slip, a lawyer decides to wear one.

Skirting the Law
A [House of Fabulous] Story

Copyright 2004 by Nom de Plume
Reposted 15 Jan 15

The Transformation of Lady James

The Transformation of Lady James
By Lucille Jeanette Smith

Everyone has their paths set in life. We all must follow our preordained plan set by our divine lord. Some lives are different than others. Most people follow them and never question the reason. Most never have to. A select few live in lavish wealth while most are comfortable enough with their lives and thank the Lord for what little they have been given.

A select unfortunate few have their lives take drastic turns they never expected. They never should have had to expect having so much heeped upon them. For those unfortunate few, we do question the reason we were chosen to endure so much misery and suffering. I try to figure out what I did or how I have displeased the lord. I was faithful to his word. I can not figure it out.

I was the son of Lady Jane Gray. I was very proud of what my mother had accomplished in so short of a time. Most wouldn’t have even guessed I was her son. I was sixteen and she was nineteen. No she didn’t have me when she was three. I came from her husbands side, in fact they adopted me when I was very young. For most of my life, my mother was like a very compassionate older sister who cared for me.

Heather’s plan to transform Scott into a helpless petticoated maid

Heather’s plan to transform Scott into a helpless petticoated maid

"A week had passed since her naughty play session in front of the window, and Heather was still thinking about her new neighbour being her obedient petticoated maid. She couldn’t get the idea out of her mind. She decided it was time to start putting things into motion." - The plan is taking shape!

"Heather was now eyeing him up and down to get an idea of his sizes. If she wanted this to work, she had to do some online shopping to get everything she would need. She wouldn’t let him get out of this, the idea of turning him into her petticoated slave turned her on too much to let it go." - Heather describes her feelings as she puts the plan into motion!

Thai Pie

Young Danny moves to Thailand with his mother after his father's death.
He meets a cute young girl that has a group of guys that is bullying her.
Danny decides to defend her and winds up on a strange journey that forces him to make decisions that will affect him for the rest of his life.

Thai Pie

Thai Pie

Thai Pie -- Part 1

Young Danny moves to Thailand with his mother after his father's death.
He meets a cute young girl that has a group of guys that is bullying her.
Danny decides to defend her...

Thai Pie

Becoming Me - Part 1 - Either/Or

Becoming Me

Part 1:Either/Or

Darkness, a mouth that felt like used sandpaper. Pain.

That's what I woke up to 5 long years ago. Would I change what's happened to me?

Blackmailing Biscuit - Chapter 4 of 4

Blackmailing Biscuit
Chapter 4 of 4

© 2013 D.L.

Miss Carter, one of the English teachers, was stood blocking entry to the room. The glass window in the door, which usually allowed a view inside, was covered by a sheet of flip-pad paper.

“Ah, Biscuit, you may go in. The rest of you stay outside. Please stand back and don’t try to sneak a look unless you want to join the others in detention.”

Following the teacher’s instructions l cautiously entered the room in trepidation as to what might be inside. Given the nature of Miss Carters reaction, I suspected I wouldn’t like what I am about to find.

Blackmailing Biscuit - Chapter 3 of 4

Blackmailing Biscuit
Chapter 3 of 4

© 2013 D.L.

I started to wash myself down, beginning at my shoulders and working down. The sound of laughter, gasps and wolf whistling in the background didn’t initially register until I look down at myself and realize I’m stood naked in amongst a group of girls. I froze on the spot, paralysed with fear and embarrassment.

Blackmailing Biscuit - Chapter 2 of 4

Blackmailing Biscuit
Chapter 2 of 4

© 2013 D.L.

Having come out of the toilets we headed towards our lockers to drop off our books and pick up our gym kits for the next lesson. I find a letter shoved into my locker. The catch is slightly loose, enough for the paper to be slipped in between the door and the frame. Taking hold of it with my sleeve, I picked it up and after excusing myself from the other girls, headed to the west corridor, where I knew Mr Jones was on patrol. I walked past him and winked. Seeing me holding the paper cautiously, he nodded in my direction as I passed. I continued on to the school office, and took a seat out of sight of anybody who may be watching. A minute later Mr Jones turned up.

Subscribe to Blackmail


text:
on all orders of $59 or more

7% OFF your purchase of $75 or more!
Use coupon code TUESDAY in checkout.

Neymar The Making of the World's Greatest New Number 10

, by
Neymar The Making of the World's Greatest New Number 10 by Caioli, Luca, 9781848316812
Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
  • ISBN: 9781848316812 | 184831681X
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 4/22/2014
  • Buy New Book

    In Stock Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours

  • eBook

    Available Instantly

    Online: 365 Days

    Downloadable: Lifetime Access

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the new global soccer superstar, already acclaimed as "the next Pelé." He is the player everyone wants to watch in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, his home country.

Luca Caioli reconstructs Neymar's life and career through exclusive private access to his friends, family, coaches, teammates, advisors, and fans. This is the first book about a new world soccer icon.

Luca Caioli is the best-selling author of the biographies Messi and Ronaldo. A renowned Italian sports journalist, he lives in Spain corresponding for SKY Italia and Corriere della Sera.

You might also enjoy...

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...


text:
on all orders of $59 or more

7% OFF your purchase of $75 or more!
Use coupon code TUESDAY in checkout.
Nuestra especie / Our Kind by Harris, Marvin; Catalina, Gonzalo Gil; Basaran, Joaquin Calvo; Heimann, Isabel, 9788420660134
Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
  • ISBN: 9788420660134 | 8420660132
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 11/1/2015
  • Sorry, this item is currently not available.

You might also enjoy...

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...


text:
on all orders of $59 or more

7% OFF your purchase of $75 or more!
Use coupon code TUESDAY in checkout.

Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail

, by
Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail by Jensen, Jamie, 9781631213717
Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
  • ISBN: 9781631213717 | 1631213717
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 4/12/2016
  • Rent Book

  • Buy New Book

    Usually Ships in 3-5 Business Days

Rediscover the Open Road

Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail shows you how to make the most of over 2,000 miles of two-lane highways, from the north woods of Maine, through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and all the way to the heart of Dixie. With mile-by-mile highlights and detailed driving maps—all in a handy, portable format—this is roadside Americana at your fingertips.

Along the way, you’ll find:
Gettysburg, Dinosaur Land, and the Great Smoky Mountains
Roadside curiosities and amusements, stopovers and detours, and the local history and personalities that make each town and city unique
Full-color modern and vintage photos and illustrations

You might also enjoy...

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...


text:
on all orders of $59 or more

7% OFF your purchase of $75 or more!
Use coupon code TUESDAY in checkout.

World War II at Sea

, by
World War II at Sea by Harwood, Jeremy, 9780760347652
Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
  • ISBN: 9780760347652 | 0760347654
  • Cover: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 6/15/2015
  • Sorry, this item is currently not available.

You might also enjoy...

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...


text:
Have an Account? E-Mail Address Passcode
| Register Now
Movie Poster
View Photo Gallery

Remove ads with our VIP Service
Academy Award® Nominee

Starring Djimon Hounsou, Mathew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman...  View more >

Add Movie to Favorites

Seen It?

How would you rate this movie?
[--- See Now! ---] [--- Good ---] [--- Wait for Rental ---] [--- Stay Away! ---]

Reviews Summary

Please Note: Reader Reviews are submitted by the readers of The BigScreen Cinema Guide and represent their own personal opinions regarding this movie, and do not represent the views of The BigScreen Cinema Guide, or any of its associated entities.

[--- Good ---]by
Jan 25, 2000
All I can say is Thank-You Mr. Spielberg for this most Excellent Movie.

Jan 25, 2000
First of all...I loved it. This is another one of those emotional films by Steven Spielberg, but like the others, he does a great job with a difficult story line. This is not a feel good movie, nor does it make you feel like you want to go out there and change the world; what it does do, is make you sit back and reflect upon an incident in our nation's history that will disappoint you. The story line centers around the capture, detainment, transportation and murder of men, women and children who are being brought to the United States to be slaves in 1839. The Africans on the ship "Amistad" rebel, take control of the ship, and attempt to go back to Africa to be free. Their dream for freedom is short-lived as their ship is captured by an American Naval ship and brought to the United States. The Africans (led by Djimon Hounsou) are placed on trial, they are fighting for their freedom, but their lawyers and the politicians have turned it into a fight over the issue of slavery. The Africans win the first few rounds only to have their freedom appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where former President John Quincy Adams (Anthony Hopkins) is recruited to defend them. I was saddened by the role that politics played in this freedom fight and how President Martin Van Buren fought not to do what was right, but fought instead to save his re-election. Earlier I said this film won't make you want to go out and change the world...I think it's because after seeing this film you realize that these political games have been played for the past 160 years by Presidents and you are just fed up. The sad part is to those who are the victims in these political games...don't consider it a game nor do they have a fair chance to win. Bottom line...go see the film and then send President Clinton an e-mail at president@whitehouse.gov and thank him for not playing political games while he has been in office.

[--- Wait for Rental ---]by
Jan 25, 2000
Funny how Steven Spielberg can't take a joke. The "2 movies a year man" can't make a good flick anymore. Such is the case with "Amistad", Spielberg's overblown black man epic where he over gooifyes every scene as if to say "look, I'm being cool!"

I'm not going to say much about this film; the basic story tells about a bunch of black slaves on trial for killing white folk on a ship. While the idea is good, and some scenes are fine, it takes 156 minutes to get there.

P.S. Watch for the "Let us...FREE!!!!" scene. It's a good laugh.

Grade: C-

Tech Review

Picture: 4 Good colors and good detail, it just gets too fuzzy around the middle for some reason. Could have been the print quality.

Sound: 5 A ear opening dts mix, full of rich power and unsettling bass. Also mixed in SDDS and DD.

Photography: 2 It is matted to 1.85:1.

jwhyte2@hotmail.com ICQ- 4339199

Sep 28, 2003
Steven Spielberg has created another masterprice. "Amistad" is a film based on the slave revolt that led to freedom for many slaves who took part in the revolt. "Amistad" is a great history film which teaches us about one of the early victories against slavery. You have to see this film for yourself.

Looking for more opinions?

Check out our Featured Movie Reviews for Amistad.

New Movies - Box Office - Favorite Movies - All Movies
Coming Soon - Search

Home - About Us - Ad Info - Feedback
Journal/Blog - The Marquee - Movie Links - News and Events - Now Showing - Reader Reviews
Customize - VIP Service

The BigScreen Cinema Guide is a service of SVJ Designs LLC. All graphics, layout, and structure of this service (unless otherwise specified) are Copyright © 1995-2018, SVJ Designs. The BigScreen Cinema Guide is a trademark of SVJ Designs. All rights reserved.

'ACADEMY AWARDS®' and 'OSCAR®' are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Find Us on Facebook


text:
For Bashers, By Bashers!

RCX 2012 – Panther going for gold

News out of the Panther booth is all about their new Gold compound. They call it an intermediate soft that offers excellent dry track grip and better durability. Panther also claims that tires with this new compound won’t balloon (as much) under high speeds like the softer rubbers do.  Only a few of their treads are available in the Gold compound right now, more are expected to follow. No stop at the Panther booth would be complete without ogling their Paddles, so check out the pic below of the Losi XXX-SCB wearing paddle shoes, then head on over to the Panther web site for more info.

Post Info

Posted by in Panther, RCX 2012 on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 1:40 pm


text:
For Bashers, By Bashers!

ST Racing has a boatload of new parts for the Ten-SCTE

When ST Racing Concepts sets their sights on a project, they aim high.  Their new line of aluminum parts for the Losi Ten-SCTE is a perfect example of this.  While most companies might release a couple new parts here and there over time, the gang at STRC has decided to put out every conceivable part at once.  These parts include front and rear shock towers, shock caps and collars, front and rear threaded shock bodies, front and rear chassis braces, rear hub carriers, a steering bellcrank, and a diff bulkhead.  All of the parts are precision machined out of aluminum and they are available in gunmetal, silver, blue, or red anodizing.

The parts will be available soon, direct from the ST Racing website, with prices ranging from $12.99 to $37.99.

Post Info

Posted by in ST Racing Concepts on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 10:01 pm