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	Factory issued owner's guide. Information within each model specific manual has been developed by Honda to give owners a basic understanding of the operation of their Honda vehicle. Provides important safety information, service and maintenance schedules, storage information and recommendations for appearance care...

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	Factory issued owner's guide. Information within each model specific manual has been developed by Honda to give owners a basic understanding of the operation of their Honda vehicle. Provides important safety information, service and maintenance schedules, storage information and recommendations for appearance care...

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Big or small, heavy or light storage facilities promise to take proper care of varied storage needs. One should go for a storage house that suits his needs and budget. One can simply browse through the great line-up at a storage facility and check out the products that suit his style. Customers can also get moving storage and mobile supplies and packing materials, such as bubbles wraps, and tapes, at the same place. There is a storage space for yachts, RVs, vehicles, furniture, golfing equipments, and books.

Online Accounts

Storage facilities are an easy and secure way to keep the belongings safe and secure. In fact, almost every self storage building also offers the facility of extended hours for customers to access their storage units on all days of the week. To open an account, one simply has to request a quote, and an executive will get in touch with him. Customers can even manage their account, make bill payments, and reserve a storage facility online. In fact, if the customers do not want to vacate their account or do not notify the warehouse people that they want to vacate, they also will have an option of automatic payment, where rent will be deducted automatically from their account. Payments can be made in cash, by check, or through a credit card.

How To Get Started?

An individual can find storage facilities online by entering his zip code, city, or state address. One can book units at self storage warehouses and pay bills anytime and anywhere from his cell phone also. If an individual is not too tech-savvy, he can just pick up the phone and call up any toll-free number of moving storage services and book his storage or get assistance from a customer care representative.

The next step is to choose storage facilities near one's home, workplace, or anywhere else. Visit any moving and storage warehouse and choose the one that fits the size of your belongings. Standard sizes range from 5'x5' to 20'x30' and are about 8' high. However, there may be smaller or larger sizes than these. But the important thing is to find the size that fits your belongings.

Most of the warehouses are open on all days and can be accessed by members anytime of the day. However, people often get confused between office hours and gate hours. Office hours are the hours of operation when a facility manager is available to assist the customers with their storage needs. On the other hand, gate hours are the hours in which a rental unit can be accessed anytime (at most of the facilities) using the assigned electronic gate code.

What Can Be Stored?

Customers are generally allowed to store any harmless, non-toxic material and preservatives in the facility. Personal belongings, furniture, bikes, overstocked retail wares can also be stored at storage facilities. People are not allowed to sleep in these units. People can store their vehicles and RVs. These warehouses serve as a great parking space as well. Parking for RVs is always difficult. However, one can always park his RV in these warehouses.

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Micro Scooters Not Just For Kids

Micro scooters will become the new skateboard tomorrow. They are as durable and can offer the same advantages to do skateboard tricks to do. The rise in popularity is based on the design of a micro scooter. They have a hollow handle that allows the rider to hold on to the bike in the performance of his tricks. Many times you will see a trick is realizing that you could not try on a skateboard.

Since the rise of the skate parks with people of London are appearing with micro scooters on hand to test their ability to do new and amazing tricks. Although micro scooters are marketed to the younger generations still see adults walking. Youth is to conquer the enthusiasm that infects all of us.

With a bit of exercise every effort to be safe. I'm sure you can pick up tons of videos on the Internet showing a mishap gnarly skaters, while fun to watch, or not, your security is maintained in micro scooter while enjoying leisure riding enjoyment. A helmet has become normal wear, if you see someone on a motorcycle without a microphone that almost seem out of place. Helmets are the difference between you and the pavement not have a chance, and protect your melon.

safety pads are a must so you can reduce injury, they fall off your micro scooter, keep your elbows and knees protected, they do not want to retire at age 19. Wrist pads have become normal wear too, when you fall your body the impact and want to protect hands and arms, of course, try to minimize that impact. Do not forget to make sure everything fits perfectly, it could mean the difference.

Some of the accessories, plus wheels and handle grips are breaking mechanisms, the wheels can be a custom accessory to make your scooter stand out. Another addition to the Online micro scooter is the scooter has two front wheels and one in the back that lets you surf anywhere you go, it is professionally designed for serious riders. Many people who ride scooters micro do with a competitive spirit, there are competitions are organizing to challenge the riders to perform stunts for cash prizes. You can even record videos and your friends doing tricks and send them to your local retailers. I love to see your product used for the enjoyment and love that riding.

Some of the tricks that can be performed in a micro scooters are a 180 or a 360 or even 720. A back flip is the new trick to be seen on a scooter micro and I'm sure a front flip is not far behind. It is indeed the pilot to be creative and promote your scooter up to its ceiling. Remember that before the performing any tricks at their disposal to practice and practice some more, many skaters make it look very easy to perform tricks. Take your time and enjoy of the sport.

About the Author

Skate and Scoot supplies a great range of micro scooters for all ages of children with many different scooter designs.

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	Horn, Stebel TM 80 Magnum Single Note List Price: $33.95 Sale Price: $25.00
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Motogp Paddock Champions Choose Honda's Zoomer Scooter

Honda’s Zoomer scooter is the preference of champions in the MotoGP field. With its not-luxury look and ultra-reliability, MotoGP paddock champions find it as the only way to get around.

You will see the ultra-cool Zoomer all around the MotoGP field. Its exposed as well as minimal looks may seem very traditional but the scooter is far from it, suiting in well with the hi-tech world of MotoGP. On its middle part is an environmentally-friendly fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 50cc four-stroke motor which pumps out around 4bhp. Drum brakes front and rear drag the lightweight 84-kilo machine smartly, while the chunky balloon tires yield sure-footed handling.

In order to get around the busy paddock in the 18-round World Championship, Repsol Honda’s Nicky Hayden uses his 50cc Zoomer. Fully personalized, his machine comes in a cool, military camouflage green, and is made brilliant with Nicky Hayden stickers and Repsol Honda logos. Nicky, with so many demands on his time, needs a scoot that will always be ready to go and the Zoomer fully satisfies that need. He commented referring to the scooter that one can just get on it and go. He added that it never lets him down because it is so cool and it is perfect for the field.

Twenty-nine year old Shinya Nakano of Konica Minolta Honda also uses a Zoomer. The 1998 All Japan 250cc champ and 2000, 250cc World Championship runner-up thinks that it is the best in the paddocks. The Japanese star said that her Zoomer is fantastic because it is perfect for going from A to B around the paddock plus it looks so good. Unfortunately, the racer will be signing his Zoomer and giving it away in a competition.

But the Zoomer is not just for the race paddock. Bertie Simmonds, a motorcycle journalist said that he love the stripped-down looks of the thing and the fact that there are so many accessories one can really personalize the scooter. He uses his machine for running around the village where he lives. He continued that it is also perfect for roaming around and assured that it is fuss-free and 100 percent reliable that nothing can beat it.

The Honda Zoomer costs just £2007 on-the-road.

About Honda

Aside from making cars and their part like a Honda door handle, the Japanese company is also into ATVs, engines, aircrafts, generators, lawn and garden, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal water craft, water pumps, scooters, and snow blowers.

About the Author

Ally Wahlberg is a Computer Information Systems specialist. Ally leads an active lifestyle and he is a fan of extreme sports. He is also a car enthusiast and writing about his interests is one of his passions.

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Budget How strangulation independent cinema can create orgasmic Returns

Introduction

independent cinema, for generations, has been constructed at the intersection of financial constraint and innovation. One could argue that somewhere in the interdependence This relationship is the mysterious alchemy that makes good art. This means that innovation creates financial limitation on the way up the walls around urges jail creative thinking of the prisoners. At least, the financial constraint is a factor that can lead to innovation and innovation can lead to great works of art. I have been involved in its expression enough times to believe in these principles, but more importantly the curiosity of the question, "Why are these principles exist, and how we can embrace to create moving images whether they really move?"

Of course, the financial constraint can be measured in degrees, and I am participating in this debate on the basis that a film of $ 1M + Has both sufficient resources to finance the practical aspects of making a film in the current climate and limited resources to inspire innovation allow liquidity in the creative process, and aid in the formation of a very close family of the filmmakers by a singular vision.

It's easy to find examples in history in films with limited budgets exceeded the scope and cultural impact of waiting, not to mention the financial returns, dollar for dollar, they represented. It is much harder, however, to wade through the pile and tragic considerable independent films do not 'get into' the spirit of the times, for they are lying half mounted in boxes, collecting dust in basements and - after having gone through the trash compactor bodies financing, financiers and distributors - have become decaying, but with passion conceived at landfill.

Sidebox Easy Rider - In Vanishing Point $ 400,000 - just over $ 1M Two Lane Blacktop - American Graffiti $ 875,000 - $ 700,000 Mad Max - Samson & Delilah $ 400,000 - $ 1.5M Sex, lies and video tapes - $ 1.2M, Swingers - $ 250,000

For this reason, we will see examples of successful independent films that were made for less $ 2M to determine from a creative perspective the rule book, tool box and leadership strategy for the creation of an independent film at this level budget that has the best chance of connecting with your audience.

One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree.

"What path should I take?" He asked.

His answer was a question: "Where want to go? "

"I do not know," said Alicia.

"Then," said the cat, "Never mind."

Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

As independent filmmakers, we responsibility to develop a clear idea of where we go, and actively seek an innovative path to get there.

1. Embrace the Chaos

In Swingers, with Blood Simple, Pepi, there is a level of chaos that comes from working with smaller budgets. An energy level. Organized chaos becomes the template for the creation of the work. For example, Swingers, Doug Liman decided to roll the bar scenes in a real bar, while it was open, because he had no money to build or rent the place. The pre-ignition of the seat with Heather Graham would sit, and then shot across the room ... Many customers Bar did not even know a scene was being shot, and embrace the chaos, Liman acquired a sense of authenticity of the scenes. [1]

Even in the movies increased budgets, like Iñárritu Babel, or filmmakers Coppola Lost in Translation scope of the authenticity of the acquisition of style documentary, the option of shooting the contextual basis of their films in the real environment, cinema verité.

Instead of trying to control everything, it is essential to enable a level of chaos to infuse the process of filming. Capturing reality whenever possible.

"It was very (Liman) Doug's idea to use this cinema verite documentary approach. His general approach was: "Do not Party Girl with half the money, employees do with ten times money. "He was taking all these possibilities. Of course, for us at the time thought it was a sort of flying by the seat of your pants, but in the instance the film looked great and we could not have achieved such power or authenticity if we had done differently ... "[2]

John Favreau re: Swingers

2. Form one, small crew set

Not only is there a level of mobility and flexibility that comes with a small production team, but a level of intimacy and connection. In order to create an environment where actors can settle into their characters, and crew can be mobilized to take advantage of opportunities that arise, a small team of very close but independent production can be more productive, and more a great resource, and equipment dependent.

This is never more apparent than in the recent success of Australia, Samson and Delilah, the feature recent Australian, filmed and directed by Warwick Thornton, who shot a team as small as 6, and rarely 12 during filming.

"There was no grips, without foremen, crane and not many lights on the set ... The money creates problems. You know, the movies become such a big circus and clown shows in one direction and it is important for me just to have that kind of personal space with the actors and be able to run that way. Not directly through a computer. "[3]

Warwick Thornton re: Samson and Delilah

According to sociologists Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith [4], there are six bases that are collaborative high performance required for groups:

- A small number of people - usually less than twelve

- Complementary competences in group members

- Common for work purposes

- Specific performance targets that are commonly accepted

- Shared approaches to work

- Mutual accountability among all members

His study covers the difference between "real teams" and "special equipment", citing a team "real" is a group with complementary skills and level of commitment that are mutually responsible and a team of "extraordinary" is a real computer that also has a deep commitment to the other is the personal growth and success.

Could be very useful for actors and crew members before the team's formation, write a one page summary of why they want to participate in the film, and how the film will benefit them, professionally and personally. This exercise will provide a solid platform for leadership, and to ensure there are fewer expectations expressed in the process and knowledge of the skills will potentially side that might be available within the team (ie, the recorder sound can have a witty and ironic writing style that could be used to blog about the production while on the road).

3. Develop a style born of Limitations

In a vast majority of low-budget independent films made, the style was innovative, because filmmakers who covers the limitations of low budgets. With the challenge as a point of stylistic innovation.

"As we approached production, I said, 'you have to pull color, because nobody is going to a movie in black and white. "But Scott said:" If we're going to shoot color having to rent a whole pack light because we can not use fluorescent lights in the store. "And I said, 'So if you shoot in black and white only we can store the lighting and the keys a bit? F * # k it - shoot in black and white! "

Kevin Smith, re: Clerks

In the case of the creation of films that typically require more resources, such as road movies or action movies, the rules should be put in place to serve the purposes dramatic film, and maintain production within the available budget. For example, a road movie is typically about altering the status quo, and the need to escape, so the option to shoot the majority of dialogue from inside the car, to emphasize the isolation of the person could serve the dramatic purpose of the film, and therefore expand the issues.

During production of Easy Rider, most of the film was shot out with natural light. While this can be attributed to the film is a road movie, while Hopper said all outdoor shooting was an intentional choice on his part, because "God is a great gaffer." The production used two five-ton trucks, one for the team and one for motorcycles, with the cast and crew member who lives out of a single motor home [5].

In contemporary cinema, there is a growing number of tools available to modern filmmaker. It is on creativity and innovative use of these tools that can create a seismic shift in the potential on a modest budget. A great example is Slumdog Millionaire, during the chase sequence at the beginning of the film, Danny Boyle chose to use a combination of traditional film cameras and cameras HD photo capture capabilities, to capture the dynamics of the coverage needed to create a muscular, fast action sequence much activity. These cameras Boyle also allow for capturing images in a surreptitious and non-invasive in the slums of India in a way that does not draw attention to the process film, using bystanders as extras, which added to the authenticity of the film.

"I just wanted to get through it all, preserving both a natural energy, without a script: If people see a camera, do not think it's the live recording. [6]

Danny Boyle, re: Slumdog Millionaire

4. Cultivate Ownership and Risk Sharing / Return

There is a spirit that exists within the structure of successful independent film, a cohesion of purpose, a relentless ambition and a passion shared by cast and crew.

According to the author and sociologist Dan Pink, people in the workforce are looking for ways to invest in themselves what they do, and are increasingly willing to give up the "security" fair wages, freedom to work as free agents, the projects they are passionate. Also, people have the opportunity to share the fruits of their own efforts, either personal or business efforts, which are more productive and more heavily invested in their work, creatively and emotionally, [7].

It seems rational to deduce that "independent" film, this trend is also occurring. So I see the need to create models in which actors and members of the crew for equal participation in the relative risks and benefits of creating an independent film.

Robert Connelly, in his book White incorporate innovation: a new methodology for feature film production in Australia, says that "In order to negotiate a viable industrial model for wages in low-budget films that need to find a reasonable combination of minimum award and a significant part revenue from the movie, "and while this is a common contractual arrangement" above the line 'creative, this structure could be applied for 'below the line "crew members as well, and is consistent with the roadmap for independent film creation.

5. Plan to involve communities in working

It is difficult to put a price on the value of community participation in a film project. In my own short film, Echo, we approached the Ku-ring-gai Council to help us with permits and access to the National Park we were filming a sequence that involved a young man falls from a small boat and drowning.

To film the sequence, which involved a dialogue scene in a vehicle as well as photography under water, you also need a small boat and permission to close one of the roads leading to the park. One worker for the Council to be involved in the film, and helped us with all sorts of things. If I had to consider the dollar value of their contribution, which included food for the crew, standing in the road holding a stop sign, standing as a bonus, we receive a discount on the rental boats the local marina, and coming to work two hours earlier to open the gates of the park for us, would have to reach hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

In the end, all I took was a letter of thanks and a copy of the DVD, sent to the Council. Your response to my letter of thanks that "no ... THANK YOU! Never knew what was going to make a movie, and now I had the opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes. It was a great experience. Only it did in the office here, and everyone loved him ... Well done! "

This is just a small example of how community involvement can be a mutually beneficial addition to any resource base film, especially if shot in rural or small communities, where a film can have a big impact, socially, culturally and economically.

6. Make use of available resources

With all the social networking and Internet connectivity at the fingertips of contemporary filmmaker, opens a variety of ways to source things you need for a film session. From costumes to accessories for specialty vehicles can often be more easy to find things within their social network which could be to go out and buy them.

One of the advantages of independent productions have reached the time. Without the usual limitations of commercial productions, independent films often have more time to, for example, spending on pre-production, editing processes, or to build a baseline of market support. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, while Blood Simple, analyzed the process of using people who were committed to the process and saying the film:

"We did not pay anyone anything. Well, I paid the minimum. That's what I always I say when people ask about this sort of thing: it makes more sense to find people who do not necessarily have the experience doing what you do, but who do you think is going to make and burn longer, which makes trying to find about four thousand dollars a week DP that you think will save time and allow to image for one week less. It does not work that way. That was the philosophy that he [Mark Silverman, line producer] put in the movie and was very helpful to us. [8]

7. Create a process that is aligned with the tone of his film

This is a relatively esoteric, but I think the context an emotional creative effort is fed directly the result of that effort. As director, you will begin to see the creation of a tone in conversation with his actors, a dialect used by the crew or a way of phrasing things to photograph the effects of tonal result of the movie you are creating. That's why we try to agents keep a safe distance from the crew talk to reduce awareness of the artifice, and why you can give a picture about the direction about coverage in a scene if you want an amount of chaos in the capture of that scene.

Since the start of pre-production process to the last day in the post, it is important to realize that the decisions you make affect the outcome tone of the film. It is a natural process of human creativity to match the psychological and emotional tone of the deepest and our creative investment is not uncommon for filmmakers to find a parallel between what is happening on the screen and what happens in the life of the cast and crew.

The important thing is to understand that this happens, and be aware of their power to choose what tone or approach that will take in creating your movie. For example, if you are building a road movie about taking risks, challenging the status quo and embracing the adventure, then must create a context for the cast and crew in which expected to take risks, accept the adventure, and provide a level of anarchy at times.

8. Implement a Marketing Plan From Scratch

Marketing an independent film in the present situation can be heartbreaking, as directors of cinema, film festivals and studios are increasingly compelled to adopt a business model if it is to survive. This form of advertising big budget has been met with a yield decreasing in the last number of years, with increased marketing budgets to capture the same market. But nevertheless, on the other end of the spectrum, there are opportunities incredible for 'cut-through "market niches. Jeff Levick, president of AOL advertising and strategy, says Internet market niche is the new mass" and even large companies are trying to figure out how to capture the market by appealing to small pockets of people around similar interests.

In other words, who are trying to implement what the Independent do well .... Production coincides with a niche market and build a relationship with that market throughout the film.

"Today's hearing say the word of mouth online has become one of the most important elements of his film-making decisions, and Paranormal Activity is undoubtedly benefit from this change in behavior, "said Amy Powell, senior vice president of Internet marketing for Paramount Pictures.

Find ways to interact with your market from the beginning. Develop supporters on Facebook, blogging sites, twitter get someone on the production. Start a behind the scenes video of the day, people to collaborate with the filmmakers about the making of the film. Tap an existing market for online film, and interest groups that exist in the real world, ie. raise awareness of road movie in groups of collectors.

One marketing idea that you are applying for rock concerts and Posse ( www.posse.com ) Is for members to earn a commission for every ticket they sell at concerts or merchandise that is sold through links from your website or Facebook page. This and other similar engines exist to raise awareness, promote and spread the word about his movie, but a strategy should be started as soon as possible.

9. Get it Done

The creation of a film is better than creating a movie, so it never ceases to energize the process. Do not miss a week without achieving something, however small victory. Call a production designer. Go to a bookstore and pick up reference images. Watch movies that move you and break them down. Read the script. Take notes. Read the script again. Map emotional arc of the film. Find the drama in every scene. Take pictures of things that inspire you. Go to an art gallery and find an artist who makes you feel like you want your movie to make people feel. Read the script. Buy a box of crayons and find the color palette. Find references to his film music. Keep people on the street and the tone of his film them. Call an editor and get his perspective on the pacing. Read about independent filmmakers are making films and how they are doing. Tattooing Title of his film in the ass. Come on.

I am an independent film maker first. I always cut my own cloth.

Mira Nair

No matter what you do. Just keep laying the groundwork for the project.

Find a way. Do it. No excuses.

And finally ...

Film is an art form that is a natural extension of our need to communicate through stories. The films we choose to undertake must be personal and grounded in our personal ethics. It follows that crystallized through a better understanding of the world.

By expanding our base data of experience, even in the non-film endeavors, is reported to the stories we tell. Sometimes the best for the creative process is a step down and refresh our creativity. Obsessions can not be controlled, but is done with ranged weapons for a few minutes while the prospect of gain.

There will setbacks. There will be triumphs.

Feature films are often born through a persistence of vision, a determined and stubborn resistance to the commitment and knowledge that the film they are doing is an essential volume in the lexicon of stories that "must be told."

My opinion is that the limitations are a necessary evil in the creation of art movement. There is a guttural wit that comes from depletion of the creation. Reaching that last piece of inspiration is the key to find the inspired thought, the right shot, the perfect tone. The job of a director is to limit his options, after all, choose the right path to light history, capturing the emotional moment, creating a reality as vivid as what is happening around us. The film is the reality too, and the experience of hearing is real. It is tangible. And if you embrace the limitations that come with the independent film, and watch as empowering, no inspiration there for the taking.

There are more stories to be told. You may also be that they are saying.

[1] Horowitz, Josh. The mind of the modern moviemaker. New York, NY: Penguin Group, 2006.

[2] Lowenstein, Stephen. My First Movie: Twenty Talk about your Directors welcomes Opera Prima. New York, NY. Pantheon Books. 2000.

[3] ABC News Online "masterpiece of low budget strip focus on indigenous issues" by Rebekah van Druten Published May 12 2009

[4] Katzenbach, Jon R. and Douglas K. Smith. The wisdom of teams. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2003.

[5] "Easy Rider: 35 Years Later "Moviemaker.com

[6] Mackay, Mairi. Shot 'Slumdog Millionaire' in Bombay, a city of extremes. January 12 2009. CNN.com / entertainment

[7] Rosa, Daniel H. Free Agent Nation: How independent workers are transforming the way we live, 2 edition. New York, NY. Warner Books, 2007.

[8] Lowenstein, Stephen. My First Movie: Twenty Talk about your Directors welcomes Opera Prima. New York, NY. Pantheon Books. 2000.

About the Author

Born in Seattle, Jim Lounsbury grew up telling stories through pictures. Straight out of high school, he began taking photos for the Chattanooga Times and soon joined the theatre company Destiné as a player, and travelled the South-Western United States, writing and performing stage plays from 1993 – 1995.

In 1999 he moved to Australia for love, and began working as a film director and writing about himself in the third person.

Co-founder of production company eponine ( http://www.eponine.com ) Jim is passionate about telling bold stories that have the lasting quality of truthful observation. His work has played at numerous International Film Festivals.

Jim lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife Lynnette, and two sons, Tenzin and Finnian.

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My Business is bust - The credit crunch has ruined me!

This is a phrase that we hear everyday. It is uttered by businesses large and small. Every sector of the economy is now encountering problems as access to funding has dried up and the consumer spending boom ratchets back in. People who are afraid of their own debt levels, and employment prospects, decide to spend less on impulse purchases and instead consolidate their finances, by paying down debt or saving.

The effect of this is that sales on the high street suffer. This exacerbates the problem, by meaning that these companies suffer a down turn in profits which results in them having to shed jobs to maintain profitability.

Everyday in the news another High Street chain closes or files for administration. Each one of these takes its supplies from British companies who either manufacture themselves or import from abroad.

From textiles to estate agencies, from mobility scooters to dyers, everybody is having to tighten their belts.
For many there is nothing left to tighten. For others the time they have to react is just too short.

However for everybody there may be a solution. As with all things insolvent, timely intervention is the key. The earlier a solution is explored the better chance it has of being successful.

There are a range of solutions which include non insolvency turnaround, through dividend returning CVA's and Administrations to pre-pack sale administrations and liquidation to the straight forward liquidated closure.

The fact that the limited company shell may have to close does not mean that a business dies. If you have a company that is bust, you need to take professional advice and take steps to minimise losses to your creditors. Failure to do so may cause problems for you in due course if you cause additional loses. This may result on personal liability for the directors as a result of wrongful trading.

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Coffee Franchise Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise?... and Other Coffee Business Franchises

Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport you to a sensory paradise? Is a steaming latte your idea of comfort food? Do you consider coffee its own separate food group? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then a coffee franchise may be for you! When someone says "coffee shop," the name that most often comes to mind is Starbucks. So it's only natural that coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs will immediately want to know if this wildly successful java chain offers the opportunity to buy Starbucks franchises.

Despite its seemingly ubiquitous presence the Starbucks brand does not franchise or sub-franchise its operations. Rather, the company operates most North American Starbucks stores. The exception to this is situations in which Starbucks will enter into an agreement with companies that may provide physical locations that might otherwise not be available to Starbucks, such as space in airports, grocery chains, hospitals, and on college and university campuses. In addition, in certain areas, Starbucks may enter into an agreement with a group of individuals or a company in which the company or group is permitted to manage and operate Starbucks outlets within a certain region.

The unavailability of Starbucks franchises, however, should in no way dissuade the coffee lover from pursuing a coffee franchise business opportunity. There are numerous coffee companies that do, indeed, franchise their operations, and many even venture beyond the traditional coffee bean to provide gourmet coffees, food options, and even catering services.

The following represents a partial listing of the many coffee franchise opportunities available to java lovers everywhere.

Caffino

With its "60-second guarantee," Caffino is a drive-through coffee bar that first opened its company doors in 1993 in Napa, California. Franchising since 2003, Caffino currently has 27 locations in 3 states, and it is actively expanding. Caffino prides itself on roasting its coffee on-site using only the world's best coffee beans, Arabica Grade 1. The startup cost for a Caffino franchise ranges from $212,900 to $373,000.

Beaner's Coffee

Founded in 1994 and franchising since 1999, Beaner's Coffee offers a variety of the coffee beverages made from flavored, decaf, signature, organic, and fair trade beans. In addition, Beaner's goes beyond coffee service and ventures into the world of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Beaner's carries a startup cost of $240,000 to $300,000 and offers the option of express or kiosk franchises. Beaner's is currently seeking franchisees nationwide, and for its franchise owners, exclusive territories are available.

Woody's Chicago Style

Coffee and hot dogs? Not your typical combination, but Woody's Chicago Style has no problem combining the two. Begun in Honolulu, Hawaii, Woody's Chicago Style is a hot dog, beverage, and coffee cart business that has been franchising its operations since 1991. While franchises are not currently available in every state, Woody's is seeking franchisees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington, and Wyoming. And with a price tag ranging from $54,100 to $464,000, Woody's just may be the right option for your pocketbook!

Scooter's Coffeehouse

With franchise opportunities existing both in the United States and worldwide, Scooter's Coffeehouse ranked #26 in Entrepreneur.com's 2007 listing of the top new franchises. In business since 1998 and franchising since 2002, Scooter's is a specialty coffee franchise that also serves up brewed coffees, espressos, flavored coffees including sugar-free options, teas, and a wide selection of smoothies. Startup cost ranges from $60,000 to $410,000, and, in addition to training, Scooter's offers significant ongoing and marketing support, including regional advertising, national media, field operations/evaluations, purchasing cooperatives, newsletter, meetings, and a grand opening.

Dunkin Donuts

Who doesn't recognize this household name in the coffee and donut industry? Established in 1950 and franchising since 1955, Dunkin Donuts now boasts more than 7,000 stores worldwide, including 1900 locations in 30 countries. In the United States, more than 5,200 Dunkin Donuts locations dot the landscape in 36 states. Based on years of operation and experience, Dunkin Donuts has a 5-phase franchising process, which begins with an application, credit check, and criminal background check, among other things, proceeds through several steps including an interview, business plan development, application approval, training, site location, and financing, and ends with restaurant construction and crew training. To ease financing costs, Dunkin Donuts has partnered with preferred lenders who offer franchisees flexible financing options, including Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed loans for certain transactions.

In addition to the five coffee franchise opportunities briefly profiled above, no fewer than twenty franchise opportunities exist for entrepreneurs seeking to turn their coffee passion into a profession.

From Cafe Ala Carte cappuccino catering service and Grabbajabba gourmet coffee and European sandwiches to It's a Grind Coffee House and Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies, numerous coffee franchises ranging from low-cost to high investment are available for serving up that morning cup of Joe, mid-day sandwich on the run, or afternoon tea or smoothie.

So next time you walk into your neighborhood coffee shop to fill your latte craving, imagine providing that same satisfaction to other coffee lovers like you... and even better yet, making a living at it!

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Take A Mountain Biking Tour

Mountain bike is a sport that is rapidly taking off around the world. So great is its popularity that travel companies are taking advantage of this and offering mountain biking tours. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, you are bound to find a tour that will appeal to you.

Because there are so many companies offering mountain bike tours, you have to do a great deal of research in advance to make sure you go with the best company. Typically, it's best to go with a tour company that is already well established, so that you know they are reputable and give good service.

When researching tour companies, an important piece of information to find out is what there cancellation policy is. Typically companies allow you to cancel without penalty up until 60 days before the start of the tour, after that you may have to forfeit any deposit you've put down, and if you cancel within days of the tour you may lose the entire price of the tour! So make sure you understand the fine print before you sign on the dotted line.

Because of the popularity of the internet, it's easy to find the right mountain biking tour for you.

Unlike leisure biking tours which can extend over the course of several days, mountain biking tours typically only last for two or three days, although some do last for five. There are also mountain biking tours that cater specifically to women, and those that cater to families.

When you're going on these tours, you may want to bring your own bike, or you can rent one from the tour company. However, you simply must bring your own helmet and gloves. The last thing you want to do is trust your safety to an ill-fitting helmet. Bring your own and make sure! If you're renting a bike from the company make sure you take two types of shoes in case they use clipless pedals.

Be Prepared on Your Mountain Biking Tour

You'll also want to be prepared for the weather by bringing rain gear. You'll want an extra pair of shoes in case your first pair gets wet. You'll need sunscreen and insect repellant. It's always a good idea to bring your own water bottle, not to mention a hydration pack.

Below we give just a few examples of businesses that offer mountain biking tours.

Rim Tours has been offering mountain biking tours in the back country locations of the Western United States since 1985. The names will be familiar to all mountain biking enthusiasts: Utah, Moab, Canyonlands National Park, Bryce and Zion National Parks, the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park; the Kokopelli Trail, Fruita, Crested Butte and Durango, Colorado.

Did you know you could go mountain biking in Australia? A company called Mountain Bike Tours offers day tours to Byron Bay's Hinterland (Northern NSW) - you'll see a protected subtropical rainforest, deep gorges and famous cascading waterfalls and you'll learn about historic pioneering postal routes and early logging tracks and trails.

Ever heard of the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania? Feel like biking by Dracula's castle? Well, a company called Active Holidays offers such a tour. The inhabitants of Transylvania still work the land, and old farmers still uses horses and carts. The cycling routes average 40 miles a day so you'd better be pretty fit, but there's plenty of time stop and visit a fewancient fortresses, citadels or fortified churches.

If you like the exotic - give Transylvania a try today.

By searching the web for any of your other interests besides mountain biking, you may well find that you can combine two vacations in to one. So start searching for that dream trip today.

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What Are the Benefits of an Exercise Bike?

Have you ever wondered if you should bother using an exercise bike? If you have, you're not alone. In this age of iPod-compatible treadmills, elliptical trainers outfitted with Internet access, and other space age fitness equipment, the ordinary stationary bike seems to have been all but forgotten.

It shouldn't be. An indoor bicycle is one of the most effective pieces of aerobic equipment that you can use. These machines offer a proven way to improve your cardiovascular health and strengthen and tone your calves, thighs, hips, and other important muscles, all while minimizing the impact on your knees, ankles, and lower back.

Stationary bikes come in two basic types: upright, and recumbent. The model you'll choose depends upon your specific needs and goals.

The Upright Bike

An upright bike resembles a typical outdoor bicycle. It includes a saddle (the more comfortable, the better) and pedals placed directly beneath your legs.

Since this style of bike doesn't include any back support, maintaining proper form during use is especially important. If you don't suffer from lower-back issues, using an upright bike is a great way to put in an intense cardiovascular workout and thoroughly exercise your legs.

The Recumbent Bike

A recumbent, on the other hand, includes a bucket-style seat. It's a bit like sitting in your favorite recliner. The pedals are positioned in front of you. Maintaining proper form is a no-brainer.

For these reasons, a recumbent is an excellent choice if you experience chronic lower-back pain, or are overweight and find sitting upright for an extended period to be too difficult.

As an added bonus, recumbent bicycles exercise your hamstrings and hips at a different angle than the upright models. It also can be a good cardio machine to use for a change of pace in your routine, and to enjoy a new style of muscle stimulation.

Common Features in Both Types of Indoor Cycles

Both types of exercise bikes usually include consoles designed to make it easy to read a book or magazine while you're burning those calories. This is a clear advantage over treadmills and elliptical trainers. With those machines, you're bouncing up and down so much that it's virtually impossible to read words on a page.

Want to exercise your arms, too? Check out the dual-action bikes. These models feature movable handlebars, helping you to tone your upper body and boosting your calorie-burning efforts to the next level.

Think these machines are short on technology? Think again. Today's exercise bikes offer electronic features that rival anything you can find on a treadmill. You can track your calories burned and distance traveled, monitor your heart rate, adjust the resistance and speed, follow pre-programmed workouts, and on some models, even surf the Internet and play video games.

There are dozens of manufacturers that offer quality exercise bicycle models. Some of the best known brands are Schwinn, Stamina, Reebok, Lifecycle, and Proform.

The next time you're searching for exercise equipment for your home gym, give an exercise bike a try. The results might surprise you.

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                             ANTIQUITY OF THE VEDIC CIVILIZATION                              

  THE GREAT DELUGE:

 Certain things or events, happens, that gets ingrained in the memory of not one person but of the whole race or population and then that information is passed on from one generation to the other thus becoming a legend. One such event was the great flood which got ingrained in the memory of humanity in a large scale as is evident from various legends not only from India but also from different parts of the world. The legend of the flood is one such memory of the humanity that is there in the legends of many tribes and civilizations, present and past, from Celtic in the north to India and also mentioned in the old testament. The mention of the great flood in also there in the Vedas

 I call this disaster global because of the geographical distribution of this particular legend. To be present in the legends of so many civilizations and tribes, this disaster must have been on a large scale. So large that people from all parts of the world was affected in a major way, so as to find mention in their legends. Such a massive global disaster did not occur within 4500 years, before present. The myths and legends surrounding the huge, tremendous, catastrophic global flood, seems more to be a fact rather than a fiction. The earliest written record of the flood comes from the Sumerian civilization some 4th to 3rd millennia BC. In the Sumerian city of Nippura ( located some 200 Km south of the city of Baghdad on the bank of the Euphrates river). There an archaeological excavation brought about a clay tablet and from this very clay tablet we come to know about a very pious man named Zisudra. He was appointed by the almighty and thus he was told to built a huge Ship and to save the mankind from the impending disaster. According to the tablet, Gods were angry of the human race and their wrong doings and they came to a conclusion that such a cleansing act should be done. The good and the pious people should be exempted from the trauma of such an act and hence Zisudra was chosen by the gods to save mankind. Zisudra got a vision that such a catastrophic deluge is going to come and that he should make a huge boat and take with him seeds of future civilization, flora, and fauna so that he can oversee the rebirth of eden once again. In the Epic Of Gilgamesh the legend of the flood is no different from the Sumerian legend.

 Utnapishtim, the only man to survive the great flood sent by the gods, had lived in the city of Shurrupak, where he served the god Ea. The city and gods grew old, and the goddess Ishtar caused such strife among men that the gods could not sleep for the noise. So Enlil, god of earth, wind, and air, said, "Let us loose the waters on the world, and drown them all." The gods agreed, but Ea warned Utnpishtim of the impending disaster in a dream and told him to build a boat, and take on board two of every creature. For seven nights the tempest raged, until the entire world was covered in water.

At last, the boat ran aground on the top of Mount Nisir. To check the water level, Utnapishtim set free a dove, then a swallow, then a raven. When the raven did not return, Utnapishtim knew it had found a resting place and the waters were subsiding. In thanks, he lit a fire to make a sacrifice to the gods. Enlil was furious when he smelled the smoke, but wise Ea interceded, and Enlil made Utnapishtim and his wife immortal; they are the ancestors of all humanity.

The legend of the flood is also so very similar among the Greeks. It goes some thing like this---- From his throne in the high Olympos, Zeus looked down on the children of men, and saw that everywhere they followed only their lusts, and cared nothing for right or for law. And ever, as their hearts waxed grosser in their wickedness, they devised for themselves new rites to appease the anger of the gods, till the whole earth was filled with blood. Far away in the hidden glens of the Arcadian hills the sons of Lykaon feasted and spake proud words against the majesty of Zeus, and Zeus himself came down from his throne to see their way and their doings. Then Zeus returned to his home on Olympos, and he gave the word that a flood of waters should be let loose upon the earth, that the sons of man might die for their great wickedness. So the west wind rose in its might, and the dark rain-clouds veiled the whole heaven, for the winds of the north which drive away the mists and vapors were shut up in their prison house. On hill and valley burst the merciless rain, and the rivers, loosened from their courses, rushed over the whole plains and up the mountain-side. From his home on the highlands of Phtia, Deukalion looked forth on the angry sky, and when he saw the waters swelling in the valleys beneath, he called Pyrrha, his wife, and said to her: 'The time has come of which my father, the wise Prometheus, forewarned me. Make ready, therefore, the ark which I have built, and place in it all that we may need for food while the flood of waters is out upon the earth.' The Pyrrha hastened to make all things ready, and they waited till the waters rose up to the highlands of Phthia and floated away the ark of Deukalion. The fishes swam amidst the old elm-groves, and twined amongst the gnarled boughs on the oaks, while on the face of the waters were tossed the bodies of men; and Deukalion looked on the dead faces of stalwart warriors, of maidens, and of babes as they rose and fell upon the heavy waves.

The  Chaldean flood myth is very near to the Old testament. In this legend even the dimension of the huge boat has been reveled. The myth goes like this----After the death of Ardates, his xon Xisuthrus reigned eighteen sari. In his time happened a great deluge, the history of which is thus described: The deity Cronos appeared to him in a vision, and warned him that upon the fifteenth day of the month Desius there would be a flood, by which mankind would be destroyed. He therefore enjoined him to write a history of the beginning , procedure, and conclusion of all things and to bury it in the City of the Sun at Sippara: and to build a vessel, and take with him into it his friends and relations, and to convey on board everything necessary to sustain life, together with all the different animals, both birds and quadrupeds, and trust himself fearlessly to the deep. Having asked the deity whither he was to sail, he was answered: 'To the Gods;' upon which he offered up a prayer for the good of mankind. He then obeyed the divine admonition, and built a vessel five stadia in length, and two in breadth. Ito this he put everything which he had prepared, and last of all converged into it his wife, his children, and his friends. After the flood had been upon the earth, and was in time abated, Xisuthrus sent out birds from the vessel; which not finding any food, nor any place whereupon they might rest their feet, returned to him again. After an interval of some days, he sent them forth a second time; and they now returned with their feet tinged with mud. He made a trial a third time with these birds; but they returned to him no more: from whence he judged that the surface of the earth had appeared above the waters. He therefore made an opening in the vessel, and upon looking out found that it was stranded upon the side of some mountain; upon which he immediately quitted it with his wife, his daughter and the pilot. Xisuthrus then paid his adoration to the earth, and  having constructed an altar, offered sacrifices to the gods.

The very effort to mention all these flood legend in this article has but one motive and that is to impress upon my readers the striking similarities of these legends, though these legends are from different geographical regions. The legend of Noah’s ark in the Old Testament is no different than all the above legends discussed. In India we have two flood legends The first is about a pious king called Manu. This legend appears in satapata Bhramana. HYPERLINK  \l "toHYPERLINK  \l

Once very long ago a pious king named Manu was washing himself. When he reached into the water jar to wash his hands, he pulled up a small fish.

The fish spoke to him, saying, "If you take care of me and protect me until I am full grown, I will save you from the terrible things to come." Manu asked the fish, "What do you mean? What terrible things?" The fish told Manu that there would soon be a great flood that would destroy every human being on earth. The fish then instructed Manu to place him in a clay jar for safety, and Manu complied. As the fish grew, Manu kept placing it in a series of larger clay jars until the fish was full grown and could be placed safely in the sea. Soon the fish became ghasha, one of the largest fishes in the world.

The fish instructed Manu to build a large ship, as the flood was now only months away. As the rains began, Manu tied a rope form his ship to the ghasha, which safely guided him as the waters rose. The waters grew so high that the entire earth was covered. As the waters subsided, the ghasha guided Manu to a mountaintop.

The second legend is about a pious man named satyabrata .( The name means one who always speaks the truth). Many ages after the creation of the world, Brahma resolved to destroy it with deluge, on account of the wickedness of the people. There lived at that time a pious man named Satyavrata, and as the lord of the universe loved this pious man, and wished to preserve him from the sea of destruction which was to appear on account of the depravity of the age, he appeared before him in the form of Vishnu and said: in seven days from the present time the worlds will be plunged in an ocean of death, but in the midst of the destroying waves, a large vessel, sent by me for thy use, shall stand before thee. Then shalt thou take all medicinal herbs, all the variety of feeds, and accompanied by seven saints, encircled by pairs of all brute animals, thou shalt fasten it with a large sea-serpent on my horn; for I will be near thee, drawing the vessel, with thee and thy attendants. I will remain on the ocean, O chief of men, until a night of Brahma shall be completely ended. Thou shalt then know my true greatness, rightly named the Supreme Godhead; by my favor, all thy questions shall be answered, and thy mind abundantly instructed.

The factor of commonality, in this legend, from Sumer to India and Europe is baffling. Were, Zisudra, Utnaphistim, Zeus, Xisusthrus ( note the phonetic similarity with that of Zisudra ), Manu, and satyabrata, the same person?? OR are they different people of the same civilization, who managed to save themselves from the great deluge and started a fresh civilization where ever they sighted land and hence the names of the person changed but the story remained the same. Did the flood actually take place? If so what was the scale of this deluge and where did this happen? These are all the question that needs to be probed. The myth of this great flood is not limited to the few mentioned herein in fact there are many, many more. They can be categorized as follows :

•        59 North American Indian flood legends

•        46 Central and South American Indian flood legends

•        31 European flood legends

•        17 Middle Eastern and African flood legends

•        23 Asian flood legends

•        37 Pacific Island and Australian Aboriginal flood legends

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A worldwide flood happened that destroyed both man and animals

There was a vessel, a huge boat, the dimensions also being mentioned in the myth.

An extremely small remnant of people survived

Finally resting on a mountain

Birds being released and not returning

Birds being released and returning with something

I will now try to give my readers some evidences of such a devastating deluge which took place and its possible time frame. The first and very compelling evidence is the very fact that this myth is prevalent in all culture but in spite of the varied geographical presence and varied cultural dogma the similarities are all but same. There was an article in the Sunday times dated 29.9.99 which I have quoted here verbatim for my readers.

“Compelling evidence that there was a Great Flood, as told in the Old Testament story of Noah's Ark, has been found far below the waters of the Black Sea by an American expedition.

Underwater surveyors, led by Robert Ballard, the renowned oceanographer who found the Titanic and other sunken ships of the 20th century, have discovered an ancient coastline at a depth of 450 ft.

"I am not sure whether it is Noah's flood or not Noah's flood, but I do buy that there was a flood," said David Mindell, one of the surveyors.

The Ballard team was working from a theory about the biblical flood of antiquity propounded by two marine geologists from Columbia University in New York, William Ryan and Walter Pittman, in their new book, Noah's Flood, reviewed in Scribe No. 71, page 3.

As Dr Ballard explained; "During the last great Ice Age glaciers advanced across the surface of the world. That lowered the sea level 400ft. Then, 12,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age, the glaciers began to retreat".

With its lower sea level, the eastern Mediterranean was cut off from the Black Sea so that when the oceans started to rise, the Black Sea did not.

Dr Ballard continued: "Around 7,600 years ago, guess what happens? The Mediterranean breaks through a natural dam at the Bosphorus and catastrophically floods the land surface. People living there are 400ft below sea level and in trouble. They are facing a flood equal to 10,000 Niagara Falls."

This flood was on a far greater scale than the one described in Genesis, which is said to have lasted for 40 days and 40 nights, covering every living thing on Earth beneath 24ft of water other than Noah, his family and his pairs of animals carried to safety on the ark.

In the new theory, it is believed that each day for two years ten cubic miles of ocean water cut through the widening Bosphorus channel as it flowed into what was then a fresh water lake, raising the level by six inches a day.

The incoming salt water, more dense than the fresh water it displaced, plunged to the bottom of the lake bed, transforming it into a sea where the depths support no life.

This area of inert darkness is known as an abyss that is anoxic, meaning that the trapped water could not circulate and has lost its oxygen, "Such conditions exist nowhere else in the world," Dr Ballard said.

The theory supposes that in this dead zone wooden ships will be preserved intact, possibly still with their Bronze Age sails, and just waiting for Dr Ballard and his team. The explorers are convinced that there may be many ships on the bottom because the Black Sea served as an important commercial waterway.

Dr Ballard has participated in 120 deep-sea expeditions. He found two Phoenician vessels more than 3,000 years old.

Fredrik Hiebert of the University of Pennsylvania, the team's chief archaeologist, said the discovery "represents the first concrete evidence for occupation of the Black Sea coast prior to its flooding."

"This is a major discovery that will begin to rewrite the history of the cultures in this key area between Europe, Asia and the ancient Middle East," Hiebert said.

The remnants of human habitation were found in more than 300 feet of water about 12 miles off the coast of Turkey.”

According to professor Masse , Among all the flood myths he is interested in the Hindu myth where particularly, the myth describes an alignment of the five bright planets that has happened only once in the last 5,000 years. Thus we do start getting a possible time frame about the great deluge. That’s from 7500BC to 5000BC. In 2004, at a conference of geologists, astronomers, and archaeologists, Masse outlined his evidence for a world-ravaging impact in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Ted Bryant, a geomorphologist at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, was intrigued and enlisted the help of Dallas Abbott, an assistant professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. In 2005, they formed the Holocene Impact Working Group (referring to the geological period covering the last 11,000 years) to seek out the geological signatures of a mega tsunami. If a 600-foot-high wave ravages a coastline, it should leave a lot of debris behind. In the case of waves generated by asteroid impacts, the debris they leave in their wake is believed to form gigantic, wedge-shaped sandy structures known as chevrons that are sometimes packed with deep-oceanic microfossils dredged up by the tsunami.

When Abbott began searching satellite images on Google Earth, she saw dozens of chevrons along shorelines and inland in Africa and Asia. The shape and size of these chevrons suggest that they might have been formed by waves emanating from the impact of a comet slamming into the deep ocean off Madagascar. The chevrons in Madagascar associated with the crater were filled with melted microfossils from the bottom of the ocean. There is no explanation for their presence other than a cosmic impact, she says. “People are going to have to start taking this theory a lot more seriously. The next step is to perform carbon-14 dating on the fossils to see if they are indeed 5,000 years old. Meanwhile, Bryant contends that chevrons found (pdf) 4 miles inland from the shore of Madagascar were formed by a wave that traveled 25 miles along the coast, moving almost parallel to the shoreline. “Neither erosion nor any other terrestrial process could have caused these formations. The biggest marine landslide ever recorded happened 7,200 years ago off the coast of Norway, and there was a tsunami, but it was a far cry from leaving deposits 200 meters above sea level, Bryant says.

The Great Flood was a very unusual and singular event. Because of the magnitude of the destruction, it would have left an indelible and permanent mark on the minds of any survivors. This story would have been told and retold, passing down from generation to generation. And so it was. What could have caused such an event that etched its remembrance in the population of the world. That event has to be really big. It is now pertinent to mention the work of Plato here at this juncture-- Timaeus and Critias. Here plato described about a paradise named Atlantis which suddenly vanished from the face of the earth. He described about an intelligent civilization that lived in this beautiful paradise. Both accounts, Timaeus and Critias, describe:

A pre-flood civilization.

God’s decision to destroy mankind because of his wickedness.

The destruction of civilization by a Great Flood.

The suddenness of the cataclysm.

The extent of the destruction affecting the entire globe.

According to Plato, the island of Atlantis and the distant Mediterranean civilizations were completely destroyed in a single day and night of violent earthquakes and floods. They disappeared into the depths of the sea. And according to Plato, the Great Flood occurred around 11,400 years ago. (The account records the event occurring 9000 years before Plato’s time. Plato’s dialogues were written around 360 BC) This would make the Pre-Flood civilization an Ice Age civilization.

A Global disaster of such proportion can happen only when there is an impact by a comet or an asteroid. An atmospheric impact, commonly referred to as a bolide or airburst, is another type of impact event. The Tunguska impact is an example of a strong bolide event. Another type of impact is an Ice Age glacial impact. Such an impact could produce the effects contained in the Biblical description of the Great Flood.

A comet/asteroid impact on a large glacier mass could cause the following effects:

Release vast quantities of heat.

Produce massive earthquakes.

Produce trapped superheated steam that would exert force to uplift and move a large glacier mass.

Fracture glacial sheets.

Eject water, steam and ice high into the atmosphere.

Release stored potential energy.

Produce a partial glacial ice melt.

Produce an almost immediate rise in sea level.

Produce great rainfall.

Slowly driving the ocean crust deeper.

Slowly raising the continental crust higher.

Produce volcanoes and lava flows.

The impact of a large comet/asteroid (~2 mile diameter) with an Ice Age glacial sheet could produce the following chain of events:

The impactor penetrates through miles of thick ice, like a bullet. Below the surface, the impact releases the energy of a million nuclear bombs. A gas bubble of trapped superheated steam forms. The steam causes a general uplifting of the glacier ice sheet. The ice sheet rises like a steam boiler about to burst. The gas bubble exerts tremendous force on the ice flow. The impact triggers the release of potential energy locked in ice flow allowing million of tons to break loose and begins to move on the frictionless fluid bed toward the oceans. Some of the steam escapes like an erupting geyser or volcano. The glacier sheet fractures, opening up fissions for the steam to escape. Boiling water and steam further lubricate the surface boundary layer of the ice flow. The explosion hurls large masses of ice fragments into the air with great force. Ice and water flowing off the continents cause an immediate rise in sea level in conformance with the Displacement Theory. The released superheated steam falls back to Earth, generating very violent storms. Heavy rain falls for several days and weeks. The atmosphere heats up. Large earthquakes combined with the Earth’s crustal rebound from the movement of large ice sheets exert significant strain on the tectonic plates. The strain is relieved by the eruption of volcanoes, and lava flows throughout the world. Underwater earthquakes expose frozen methane hydrate beds. The heat generated at the impact point and the heat from underwater volcanoes and lava flows elevate the temperature of the ocean bottoms and melt the exposed methane hydrate. The released methane bubbles to the surface, where in time it is ignited by lightning strikes, which further raises atmospheric temperatures. The methane burn releases large quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In the end, the global temperature rises significantly, breaking the back of the Ice Age. This in turn sets the ball rolling and the earth plunges in the cycle of destruction till the earth and its dynamics slows down considerably. Then the climate again stabilizes. The oceans, the sees, the rivers starts their respective restorative actions.

In India also there are strong evidence of this Global disaster. Mahabharat tell about the sunken dwarka. For centuries, local fishermen on the coast of Mahabalipuram in India have believed that a great flood consumed a city over 10,000 years ago in a single day. This story was recorded  by British explorer J. Goldingham, who visited the area in 1798. The legend said there were six temples submerged beneath the water, with the seventh temple still standing on the shore. Now author Graham Hancock thinks he's found them.

“I have long regarded Mahabalipuram, because of its flood myths and fishermen’s sightings as a very likely place in which discoveries of underwater structures could be made, and I proposed that a diving expedition should be undertaken there,” says Hancock.

In April, he made a diving expedition to the area, working with the U.K. Scientific Exploration Society and India’s National Institute of Oceanography. The SES says, “A joint expedition of 25 divers from the Scientific Exploration Society and India’s National Institute of Oceanography led by Monty Halls and accompanied by Graham Hancock, have discovered an extensive area with a series of structures that clearly show man made attributes, at a depth of (16-23 feet) offshore of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The scale of the submerged ruins, covering several square miles and at distances of up to a mile from shore, ranks this as a major marine-archaeological discovery as spectacular as the ruined cities submerged off Alexandria in Egypt.”

The NIO says, “A team of underwater archaeologists from National Institute of Oceanography NIO have successfully unearthed evidence of submerged structures off Mahabalipuram and established first-ever proof of the popular belief that the Shore temple of Mahabalipuram is the remnant of series of total seven of such temples built that have been submerged in succession. The discovery was made during a joint underwater exploration with the Scientific Exploration Society, U.K.”

“Between 17,000 years ago and 7000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, terrible things happened to the world our ancestors lived in,” Hancock says. “Great ice caps over northern Europe and north America melted down, huge floods ripped across the earth, sea-level rose by more than (325 feet), and about (15 million square miles) of formerly habitable lands were swallowed up by the waves.”

Besides deep diving explorations, ancient submerged structures have also been discovered from space. Space NASA satellite images have revealed a mysterious ancient bridge in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. The bridge has been named Adam’s Bridge and was created from a chain of shoals, about 18 miles long. It’s unique curvature reveals that it’s manmade.

Archeological studies reveal that the first human inhabitants of Sri Lanka came to the island around 1,750,000 years ago and the bridge is about the same age. This is in line with a legend called Ramayana, which dates from more than 1,700,000 years ago. In this epic, a bridge was built between Rameshwaram (India) and the coast of Sri Lanka under the supervision of the god-like Rama. This also gives us some idea about the antiquity of the Vedic civilization. If Ramayana was a reality then Vedic civilization is the pre glacial civilization.

In the end of this article I can only say that The universal human myth may be the first example of disaster reporting.

Bibliography:

In search of the cradle of civilization.----by, George Feuerstien, Subhash Kak,          and David frawley.

Underworld:      Graham Hancock

http://personals.galaxyinternet.net/tunga/Flood.htm

http://www.unknowncountry.com/news/?id=2075

www.runtus.org/USERIMAGES/CulturalEvidence.doc

The Sunday Times - 27.9.99

http://www.atheistnation.net/news/?atheist/article,00127

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The Horniman Museum - Conveniently located, a 13-minute train ride from London Bridge station to Forest Hill is followed by a five-minute walk to the Museum. Also, there is now direct access to the beautiful gardens via a new main entrance - the 16 acres host events throughout the year and have spectacular views over the London skyline. On entering the development, which doubles the existing public space of the museum, you are struck by a feeling of light and space. This now serves as the main entrance, with a wonderful café with barrel vaulted ceiling echoing the original building, and a brand new shop. At the heart of the new building is the central orientation area - 'Gallery Square'. A balcony overlooks the lower ground floor, and from here visitors can access any part of the Horniman. An expanse of glass on one side forms a magnificent picture window and offers views onto Frederick Horniman's 1894 conservatory (Grade ii listed), and the Gardens. Also on this level is the Museum's new education centre which can be configured to accommodate a classroom, a craft space and lunch area for schools, as well as evening classes for adults. Around the balcony is the new "Hands on Base", housing the Museum's prestigious handling collection. Comprising 3,700 objects, especially procured to represent the Museum's three main collections of music instruments, natural history and ethnography, the collection has become an important learning tool for the Horniman's diverse visitor mix including families and community groups, highlighting the many environments and cultures represented by the Museum's varied collections.

The Imperial War Museum - Based in south London with connection of Elephant & Castle, Lambeth North or Waterloo tube line it holds a variety of militaristic display of weapons. From the trenches of WWI and Blitz campaign on London it will try to represent statistics of war and casualties of such things. There is a section of Secret War Gallery that is not so enlightening. Interesting thing about this museum is that the building itself was until 1930 a lunatic asylum that confined Charlie Chaplin`s mother. Open from: daily 10am-6pm.Tel: 0207 416 5000.

Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Built in the 19th century to supply London with water, the museum is recognised as the most important historic site of the water supply industry in Britain. This museum contains the world's largest collection of steam pumping engines, many of which you can see working every weekend. The museum is open from 11.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. They are closed on Mondays, except Bank Holidays. Last admission at 4.15pm.

The London Motor Museum - Featuring a showroom full of classic cars from the 1950s to the present day the London Motor Museum charts the recent history of the moving vehicle. Cars include pimped up rides from the States and luxury brands from Europe. A Louis Vuitton Cadillac Deville is parked up alongside a Lincoln Continental Lowrider and there are plenty of deluxe names like Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar. If you book in advance you can even have a ride in a pink Cadillac or a Pontiac 79 Trans Am muscle car. London Motor Museum, 3 Nestles Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4SB. Tel: 0800 195 0777. www.londonmotormuseum.co.uk

The London Transport Museum - Makes an interesting place to visit and compare transport from the past and learn facts about today's speed of travel in central London that is only 10 miles per hour. That alone tells you about congestion we experience on daily basis travelling trough London. Plenty of old trains, trams and buses make this exhibition and for those with children there is a chance to hop on and off some buses. Open from: Mon-Thurs, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Fri 11am-6pm. Tel: 0207 836 8557.

The Museum in Docklands - London's newest museum unlocks the history of London's river, port and people in an early nineteenth century warehouse at West India Quay. Originally used to house imports of exotic spices, rum and cotton, it now holds a wealth of objects from enormous whale bones to WWII gas masks, which provide glimpses of lost and almost forgotten worlds. Here you can encounter the wide array of people that have come and gone from the Docks over the last 2000 years, from its Roman founders to Viking invaders and from gentleman pirates to today's city workers. The state of the art galleries include a dedicated space for children, called the Mudlarks Gallery. This fully interactive play and learning area introduces kids between 5 and 12 to the history of Docklands. They can winch and weigh cargoes, get a divers eye view of work under water, balance the cargo in the hold of a nineteenth century clipper, and discover archaeological finds in the foreshore discovery box. Museum of Docklands is located at No. 1 Warehouse West India Quay, Hertsmere Road E14. Travel by DLR to West India Quay. Children go free.

The Museum of Childhood Bethnal Green - The Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green contains one of the largest and oldest collections of toys and childhood artefacts in the world. As well as its permanent displays, the Museum has temporary exhibitions, gallery play areas and every weekend, has art activities V&A Museum of Childhood Memoriesfor children aged 5+ and soft play for under fives, with additional activities during school holidays. It also has a souvenir shop, a café, children's birthday party and corporate hire facilities, and a garden with picnic tables. The collection, which dates from the sixteenth century to the present day is permanently on display to visitors, comprises dolls, dolls' houses, teddy bears, toy soldiers, train sets, model cars, puppets, rocking horses, board games, and some of the very first jigsaw puzzles ever made. In addition to its toys, the Museum houses the national collection of children's costume. The upper gallery is devoted to the theme of growing up through the ages. With its unique display of baby equipment, nursery furniture and children's costume, the gallery explores the experience of childhood, from birth to adolescence. Open: 10.00 - 17.50. Closed: Fridays, 24 - 26 December and 1 January. Admission free. Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA.

The Museum of Garden History - Situated in the restored church of St. Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Museum of Garden History provides an insight into the history and development of gardens and gardening in the UK, an important facet in our social history. The Museum houses one of the finest public displays of garden tools and garden related artefacts and curiosities in the country, as well as an intriguing collection of garden related ephemera. In addition, a beautiful reproduction 17th century knot garden filled with flowers and shrubs of the period has been created in the graveyard around the tombs of the famous 17th century plant hunters, the John Tradescants, father and son, and Captain William Bligh of the 'Bounty' Opening times: Open Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm (short closed period over Christmas and New Year, contact the Museum for details). Admission rates: Suggested donation Adults £3.00, Concessions £2.50 (Gift shop and café free). Facilities: Café, Gift shop, Toilets, Full disabled access, Library (by appointment only). Nearest tube: Lambeth North, Westminster or Waterloo.

The Museum of London - Can be found near City of London (also called Square Mile because of its size and it's a place where Big Boys operate). Nearest Tube stations are St.Paul`s or Barbican. Its name says it all, and this museum will try to walk you through different eras of life of London. Roman relics are most impressive and they start on your entering of the museum. Ages before and after Great Fire of London are included as well as Georgian and Victorian London with articles of the early twentieth century till present times. The real treasure of Museum of London is though in exhibitions, lectures, walks and videos that are being held and organised throughout the year. Open from: Tues-Sat 10am-5:50pm, Sun noon-5:50pm. Tel: 0207 600 3699.

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising - The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is the result of consumer historian, Robert Opie, who saw the need to record the history of the products around us. Starting at the age of sixteen with a packet of Munchies, the Collection now extends to all aspects of daily life – toys, comics, magazines, newspapers, technology, travel, royal souvenirs, fashion and design. Robert says, ‘Whilst families tend to save mementoes from special occasions, it struck me that little was being done to keep the everyday material. When the thousands of pieces of this social history are assembled into some giant jigsaw, the picture becomes clearer as to the remarkable journey we have all come through'.

The Natural History Museum - Based in South Kensington near Hyde Park this museum is our favourite. T-Rex, click for larger imageThe entrance is in Exhibition Road, same as for Science Museum and please beware there is a great possibility of queues so nice, comfortable shoes are a MUST. Skeletons of reptiles are very good and a display of T-Rex excellent. Sabre-tooth tiger and carnivorous reptiles are sights to be seen. We can`t give enough praises to curators who have organised such a majestical show. Insect room is definitely not for people easily scared with bugs and arachnids. Here you will find real life exhibits, like life cycle of housefly. Ecology gallery, Mammals gallery, Mineral Gallery and Earth's gallery that holds a 17-carat diamond and an emerald the size of lemon just call out to you. At the end you will be presented with Earth Today and Tomorrow where you can see what we as a human beings are doing to this planet. Pollution and destruction of Mother Earth are shown here. Open from: Mon-Sat 10am-5:50pm, Sun 11am-5:50pm. Tel: 0207 942 5000.

Going south-east to Greenwich or Maze Hill train station you would come upon the National Maritime Museum. Millions of pounds have been spent in redevelopment programme in preparation of Millennium celebrations. There is the sight of a 63-foot Royal Barge and Admiral Nelsons Gallery with his memorabilia. There is fun to be had for a younger audience in All Hands section and for more mature to take chance to steer a ship out of harbour on a computer-simulated deck. Open from: daily 10am-5pm. Tel: 0208 858 4422.

The RAF Museum - This one is on another side of town and nearest tube station is Colindale. RAF museum exhibitMind you, you will have a fair walk after station so if you are elderly or can't walk try taking local Minicab or hail a Black-cab from the street. Models of planes are waiting for you and if you have children with you there is a Fun `n` Flight gallery where you can have a bit of fun. Open from: daily 10am-6pm. Tel: 0208 205 2266.

The Science Museum - close to South Kensington tube. Seven floors filled with items drawn from every area of science, including space travel, computing, chemistry, medicine and photography. Interactive displays you can find there are a pleasant change in the life of the museums. If you have a specific interest in any of the fields we have mentioned you can get a guided tour from people in museum. Definitely one of the best museums in London. Open from: daily 10am-6pm. Tel: 0207 938 8123.

The Sir John Soane's Museum - The architect Sir John Soane's house, museum and library at No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields has been a public museum since the early 19th century. On his appointment as Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy in 1806 Soane began to arrange the Books, casts and models in order that the students might have the benefit of easy access to them. In 1833 Soane negotiated an Act of Parliament to settle and preserve the house and collection for the benefit of 'amateurs and students' in architecture, painting and sculpture.

The Victoria & Albert Museum - This is a home of applied arts. Due to the sheer variety and scale of exhibits there is bound to be something to grab your attention. The world`s largest collection of Indian art outside India, Chinese, Islamic, Japanese and Korean galleries, more Constable paintings than the Tate; seven Raphael masterpieces and sizable collection of miniatures, watercolours and medieval and Renaissance sculpture, plus many other things. Located near South Kensington tube station, at Cromwell road, SW7. Tel: 0207 942 2000.

The Wallace Collection - The Wallace Collection is both a national museum and the finest private collection of art ever assembled by one family. It was bequeathed to the nation by Lady Wallace, widow of Sir Richard Wallace, in 1897, and opened to the public just over three years later on 22 June 1900. Its first visitors were variously delighted, amazed and bemused. Among its treasures are one of the best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture in the world, a remarkable array of 17th-century paintings and a superb armoury. The Wallace Collection is located at Hertford House, Manchester Square. Opening hours - Daily 10.00am until 5.00pm (Sundays 12.00pm until 5.00pm). Tel: 0207 563 9500.

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How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids

Lots of things such as bills, bosses, parking tickets are a pain in the butt. But having a hemorrhoid is really just a varicose vein that sprouts where the sun don't shine. Are you likely to get them? Well, people who have chronic constipation or who habitually strain to move their bowels are susceptible. So are pregnant women, as the expanding uterus compresses the veins and obstructs the return of blood from the rectum. But they are so common that you may not be able to identify a specific cause. Sometimes you do not even know that you have hemorrhoids. But in many cases, they refuse to be ignored, causing symptoms such as itching, bleeding, and pain. Here are some tips that you can consider to adopt for pain-relief.

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1. Exercise - But Not Too Hard

You should avoid activities that put a strain on hemorrhoids such as lifting weights or cycling. It is recommended to do swimming. You can resume your usual exercise routine once the flare-up is over. Regular exercise can help prevent hemorrhoids by helping to regulate your bowel movements.

2. Do Some Serious Guzzling

The harder your stool, the harder you have to push, which can aggravate hemorrhoids. Water is cheaper than a stool softener, and it is just as effective. It is recommended to try to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. But if water does not help, try a mild, over-the-counter stool softener. If you are salt sensitive and you have high blood pressure, just make sure that the softener you choose does not contain sodium.

3. Sit In A Sitz Bath

Sit in a tub filled with 6 to 8 inches of warm water for 10 minutes, three times a day. Add 1 cup of Epsom salts if you wish. It can help reduce the swelling and can be quite soothing.

4. Reach For A Tube Of Relief

For temporary relief, apply a non-prescription hemorrhoid preparation. Both ointments and suppositories are quite effective. No need to spend a bundle on these salves. However, most of them are based on a similar formula, so you can get the generic brand rather than name-brand ointment. You can also use plain old non-medicated petroleum jelly.

5. Eat More Fiber

To keep your stool soft, consume a high-fiber diet, especially during a flare-up. It is recommended eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less red meat and cheese.

6. Wipe Gingerly

Wipe with moistened toilet paper, which is less abrasive. And wipe gently. Rough toilet hygiene can irritate a hemorrhoid. Also avoid using scented or colored toilet paper, which contains chemicals that may irritate hemorrhoids.

7. Try A Pain-Relieving Pad

Apply a hemorrhoid ointment or cream directly to the hemorrhoid, then cover the area with a sanitary napkin that has been soaked in Epsom salts. To make sure that the pad stays in place, attach it to your underwear. Or try the medicated pads such as Tucks for hemorrhoids. They serve the same purpose.

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When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about Clenbuterol on DietBlogTalk.com

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Overview

Only in recent years have the benefits of Clenbuterol™ for weight loss been discovered – and that connection is tenuous at best. It was originally created as an asthma medication, although it’s used to treat a number of respiratory issues – especially in animals. In its raw form it looks like a rock salt substance, but diet manufacturers have created ways of making it useful for the dieter. It’s also usually a prescription drug, but diet companies are devising ways to work around this. As it turns out, there is still some debate over the effectiveness of this medication for weight loss. While some have experienced weight loss by using Clenbuterol™, there still lacks sufficient clinical study to say without a doubt that it’s a viable weight control product. As one might expect, this product is popular in the body building community where just about anything goes.
Ingredients at a Glance

While many websites encourage mixing this product with other weight loss supplements—“stacking,” Clenbuterol™ can be purchased by itself.

Ingredients in Focus

Clenbuterol™ is a stimulant similar to Ephedra. Over the years this product has been used to treat breathing related issues in humans and animals. Clenbuterol’s™ particular function is to stimulate the air passages and open them up for easier breathing. Also since this product is like Ephedra, it stimulates the central nervous system and causes the heart rate to increase, higher blood pressure, and more rapid delivery of oxygen. Clenbuterol™ is not ideal at all under any circumstances but is particularly dangerous for some having health issues such as high blood pressure. There isn’t much information as to why people think that this ingredient is an effective weight loss tool. Use of this drug has been related to professional sports and its use has come under scrutiny by the US government.

Positives

•    There has been a lot of research about this product and any side effects, particularly as an asthma medication.

Negatives

•    This product is primarily used in animal care and is not designed for humans
•    The product is hard to locate; most of the websites that sell Clenbuterol™ are located overseas as to avoid having a prescription.
•    There is very little clinical information regarding this product in the arena of dieting.
•    Clenbuterol™ may react to other medications or supplements one is currently taking.

Final Thoughts

Many bodybuilders are attracted to Clenbuterol™. Bodybuilders need weight loss supplements that will give them a hard dry muscular look; many claim that this product does just that. Unfortunately Clenbuterol™ is sold overseas and websites may not be trustworthy. If you plan to buy the ingredient here in the US, plan on having a prescription – though hopefully no doctor would write one for this unsafe product. Many websites encourage mixing Clenbuterol™ with other known fat burners; needless to say these are not the safest websites to get your information from. It doesn’t appear there has been any clinical research done and using this product combined with other ingredients may be extremely dangerous. For most dieters the risks outweigh the reward, but there are a lot of desperate people out there. Most people can’t afford to find out if there are any side effects and most people aren’t trying to achieve the bodybuilder physique. If you need a weight loss supplement, try one that is proven and safe and contains just one fat burner and an ingredient for appetite control.

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The off-season is where champion physiques are built. Sure, the pre-contest phase is crucial. You will need to have the absolute best display of the muscles you have built, and diet and cardiovascular do that. But the most gains you'll make annually occur in those months where you run a fair cycle, add some food, and train like crazy. These are some specifics for off-season bulking success for the non-natural iron pumper.

AAS
generally an off-season steroid stack is going to be stronger and more potent ( read : harmful ) than what you use during your pre-contest phase. Commence with a testosterone base ( any ester will suffice ) for four hundred to six hundred mg per week. You can supplement with 400 mg Nandrolone, and perhaps a tiny run of Dianabol for the first three weeks to help growth from the first day. That's it. You don't need to go over the top, and you don't need heavier compounds like Anadrol or Trenbolone. Make it simple and keep the dosages moderate.

reinforcement
the most serious mistake most muscle builders make in the off-season is the lengthened use of stimulants. Caffeine is very useful for keeping you raised in the pre-contest phase, especially in association with ephedrine and aspirin as part of the invaluable ECA stack. But in the off-season, stimulants like caffeine and ephedrine have no place in your routine. Also, if you are running a cycle, products such as creatine will not help all that much, as the water retention you see from the AAS will provide the same benefits you desired from the creatine. Stick with multi-vitamins, anti-oxidants, Omega 3s, and whey protein.

Diet
you will want to enjoy a surplus of 800 to 1200 calories per day over your daily metabolic needs. Keep the sources clean, typically from lean meats, complicated carbohydrates like rice and pasta, and drink plenty of water. The addition of anabolics to the mix means you could get away with eating the junk in the off-season. However , keep your cheat meals down to 1 to 2 per week, and eat clean the remainder of the time. Your body will work more efficiently and your muscles will grow faster when given the correct fuel.

training
You know the fundamentals here. Train four days per week. Use lots of heavy compound movements, including squats, deadlifts, bench press, barbell curls, and shoulder presses. Keep the repetitions low, in the 6 to 12 range. You'll need to trace your poundage use, but keep an eye on the'feel' as you lift as well . Train with a partner, and always use knee wraps and back belts during your heaviest lifts. Train heavy and smart and you'll grow. The employment of AAS in your routine means you'll be able to lift more weight for more repetitions, and recover quicker. Push yourself to make the best use of the addition of these compounds.

Gaining mass isn't rocket science, but it isn't straightforward either. A reasonable steroid stack, coupled with reasonable augmentation, a solid diet, and plenty of training is all that it takes to add fifteen to 20 pounds of solid mass to your frame next off-season!

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The story cycle around Kae and Sinilau is a well known entity in Polynesian mythology, found back on several places (see notes). Kae is the Tongan version of the S?moan word ?ae, meaning "shit", of which not only a heap features in the story, but its use also made directly clear to the native listeners that Kae is the anti-hero in the epos.
The third player Longopoa in this respect is an outsider.

It started all with Lo?au from Ha?amea, one of the many Lo?au known in Tongan history. Ha?amea may be the place of his lepa in central Tongatapu, or it is an alternative for S?moa (Ha?amoa in Tongan). He ran a famous navigation school on an artificial lake (lepa) near Fualu, and his boat was either a tongiaki (an old sailing boat of Tongan design) or a kalia (a better, more modern design originating from Fiji).
One day Lo?au got tired of people taunting him all the time when he would go for a real trip. So he had his big canoe dragged to the sea and told his mat?pule (chiefly attendants) Kae and Longopoa, to accompany him to some nearby islands. So they went. But when they passed Ha?apai, Lo?au told to 'sail on past the shore'. The same thing happened at Vava?u and then Niuatoputapu, and then S?moa, and then Niuafo?ou, and then ?Uvea, and then Futuna. No one knew that Lo?au had already decided silently from the beginning to go beyond the horizon and not to return. He wanted to go to the land of the talking puko trees, probably Pulotu.
The ship steered on downwards (i.e. south or west in Tongan navigation sense). They came at a white sea; they came at a floating pumice sea; they came at a slimy sea. Then they reached the horizon at the end of the sky. There is a hole in the sky and a great whirlpool in the ocean, because of the waters going in when there is ebb in Tonga, and coming out at flood. There was also a reef with a pandanus tree and a large rock. The mast of the ship got stuck in the branches of the tree and was to be freed. It was done with a push, and that push caused the ship either to disappear in the whirlpool or through the opening in the sky, lost in space, never to be seen back anymore.
Kae and Longopoa did not await this happening. They had agreed to desert this foolish trip and they made it back to the reef, Kae clinging to the tree, and Longopoa to the stone.
Kae
When it got dark and the flood current came out again, Kae suggested Longopoa that they better found a way to escape from the island, everybody for himself. He plunged in the sea and swam away. At midnight he landed on a sandy island; (other sources tell: many days later). He saw 8 dead whales on the shores and hundreds on neiufi fish, or (according to others) less whales but 2 huge man eating sharks, luckily also dead. It was the lair of the kanivatu a giant bird (like the roc), which was known to be a man eater too. Kae wisely hid for the night between two of the whales. The bird returned to his nest in the morning. When it was preening its feathers, Kae emerged and clung to one of its legs (or the feathers of its breast according to some, or of its wing according to some). At midday the bird flew away over the ocean, with his passenger, and when Kae saw they were over land, he let go. The place were he landed was on the coralsand beach of ?Akana (A?ana in S?moan), the western part of ?Upolu. He was friendly received by the high chief of the area, Sinilau, who gave him status, more than he ever had gotten in Tonga, but not enough to enter the kava circle. So Kae stayed in S?moa for some time. But then he was seized by a longing for Tonga to tell about all the wonderful things he had seen, and he announced to Sinilau that he wanted to go. Sinilau agreed and presented him with a farewell gift. He would be allowed to ride on the back of his twin whales.
Tonga and Tununga
Sinilau's aunt had a daughter who one day ate a piece of whalemeat, which was leftover in the house. She got pregnant and bore a twin, who were named Tonga and Tununga-tofua?a (tofua?a: whale). They were whales. Sinilau spoke: "Go well Kae, just tell the whales whereto to go. But leave them in deep water at the weathercoast. And when you have reached your home, before you go to your relatives, prepare a bunch of coconuts, scented oil, some unpainted tapa and a floormat, give it to them to return to me." Which was a very modest request, and Kae agreed.
Kae had the trip of his life. Too soon he was back at Tongatapu, at Polo?a, where the tidal flats start, and it was just low tide. He left the whales in shallow water a speeded to Ha?amea. He told his relatives what had happened, and then shouted out to all his friends from Fatai and Matafonua and Lakepa and so on, that they came with knives and spears and axes to slaughter...(and so on) To get More information , you can visit some products about beaded cross necklace, black onyx necklaces, . The Natural Blue Sapphire (Corundum) products should be show more here! 

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Track cycling races are full of tactics, to an onlooker it may seem that riders just ride around in circles on a never ending road but infact it is full of action pack scenarios .

 Riders will do all they can to out whit and out smart the other riders, track cycling races are not won by fitness alone, at times when riders may be suffering from fatigue caused by other riders showing their dominance, it is possible to stop dominant riders or rider from having it their way by tactically blocking them.

Riding along the outside of your chosen targeted rider at a time when they are following the wheel of another track cyclist during a track cycle race will stop them from being able to over take the leading riders at a key moment like an attack to the finish .

If the pace is fast and there are no other riders to follow going up to the front of the bunch it is a very difficult position to be in, if a rider had the strength they probably would not need to use a blocking technique in the first place, blocking manoeuvres usually happen when the pace has slowed down and the track riders bunch together leaving an opportunity for riders to block.

Blocking is best done by riding on the outside and half a bike length ahead of your targeted rider controlling them by giving them less opportunity to steer their way out of surrounding track riders while bunched closely together. Attacks usually come from the rear of the group with speed gained by kicking from the height advantage of the velodrome banking.

 What if this is happening to me ? There are ways to create a space , react immediately to limit your losses, if there is only one rider along side you, by standing up and get out of the saddle and riding a bit erratically though false will prompt the outer rider's instinct to ride a little higher up the velodrome banking for their own safety giving you a wider berth and creating an opening for your exit.

Although it can not always be helped, try not to get in this position in the first place, prevent the track cycle rider from pulling along side you by giving small flicks of the rear wheel to make a rider think twice about blocking you.

Case when being surrounded by bunch of riders is to slow your track cycle down to a speed that other riders feel uncomfortable , there's a high chance that many will break the formation and pick up their speed which will create your exit, tell tail signs of this is riders start to shout instruction to speed up as they loose their cool !

A track cycling exercise called get out of jail is a fun way of practising both scenarios, it is a good track cycling exercise to use at squad camps when track craft and techniques is the main focus.

Get out of jail is performed by recreating the race scenario with out the speed fatigue .

The track cycling coach will nominate track riders in order to roll play and take turn at both scenarios.

Group of track rider surround the nominated rider at any position not just at the bottom of velodrome track.

Track cycling coach sounds whistle to start the exercise.

Nominated rider tries to escape from the group and get ahead of the other riders.

On success of the escape a new nominated rider takes up the roll of the escapee

I hope you find this information useful whether you are a track cycling coach or a rider of a future track cycling session

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Cycle Shelter

Collapsing fuel reserves and intense international pressure on developed countries to curb CO2 emissions have filtered down to Local Education Authorities in the form of Travel Plan Grants.  Travel Plan Grants are awards handed out by LEAs to schools that can prove they have implemented a workable "travel plan" to replace the carbon-heavy school run.  The grants are designed to assist schools in making structural improvements to aid the travel plan – improvements like a large-load cycle shelter.

Cycling is the most energy efficient and resource-light form of human transport.  It's noiseless, it's clean and it's great exercise – suggesting that the alternative travel plans of schools might be able to address more problems than just CO2 emissions.  For schools to successfully cope with an increasing volume of bicycles, they need storage facilities – a cycle shelter capable of protecting and storing pupil's machines while they are in classes.

A suitable cycle shelter needs to be large enough to accommodate high numbers of bicycles without impairing access either to the machines or the rest of the school.  It's no good having a big cycle shelter if bikes at the back can't be got to, or pupils whose bikes are in certain positions find it hard to get out of the shelter to go on to lessons.  In which case a workable school cycle shelter is either going to be planned and laid out as long rows of individual units (each unit being a standalone cycle shelter with its own access):  or an open-plan cycle shelterwith discrete covered areas.

The major purpose of a cycle shelter is to protect bikes from elements and thieves.  The bicycle is clean, but it's also fragile:  rain rusts chains, brakes and gears.  Without a good cycle shelter onsite, an initiative to encourage pupils to ride to school is pointless.  Parents spending as much money on rain-damaged bikes as they did on fuel would spell instant collapse of such a scheme.

Thieves are a major problem:  a bicycle has no engine, so once it's stolen it's gone.  A suitable cycle shelter will have individual lockable stands or even upright bike "lockers", in which machines can be placed standing on their rear wheel.  Siting of the cycle shelter is also important.  A school cycle shelter should be situated where it can be seen from administrative offices at all times, for two reasons:  visibility prevents theft, and it discourages the cycle shelter from being used like the "bike sheds" of old, where pupils traditionally repaired to conduct the nefarious businesses of smoking, necking and fighting.

Done properly, a school cycle shelter offers a real alternative to gridlock, petrol fumes and unnecessary car journeys.  With a good plan and a healthy grant, the bike sheds could be back:  but used, this time, for a proper purpose.

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Cycling shoes are best in comfort and riding

In the early period there were shoes just designed to give comfort to your foot. With the advancement in new latest technology, it has been successfully implemented in the shoes. Shoes that are specially designed for a particular purpose are able to meet needs of users. One such important shoe type is cycling shoes. Cycling shoes have high level comfort when they are worn by a cyclist. They are various designs of shoes available for cycling purpose.

The designs are also made on the priority of type and intensity of cycling. Some of the most important features are rigidity and weight of the shoe. Shoes are very important for a cyclist or those who have hobby cycling on mountains. A good pair of shoes is just like an investment for them. Shoes provide you a comfortable and enjoyable trip wherever you go. If your shoe is not comfortable, you may get tired soon. Before buying a shoe you must look for features and purpose for which you are buying. This will be worth to your money.

Rigidity is for the more efficient transfer of power from cyclist to the pedals. Weight feature of shoe is the method of attaching the shoe firmly to the pedal and also adaptability to use on and off the bicycle. Many shoes can be easily adjusted during its use with help of quick adjusting straps that have replaced laces. There are four basic variants of cycling shoes.

These are road facing, touring, biking and off road or mountain biking. Shoes that are specially designed for road cycling are advantageous because the sole is smooth, rigid and inflexible sole. It bents slightly at the ball of foot to allow power to be transferred and focused at that point only. A cycling shoe is designed with intent to provide lightweight feel of shoe when they are worn by a cyclist.

The quality of shoe totally depends on rigidity, durability and total weight of the sole. The lighter the weight of the shoe the more comfortable it is. Mountain biking shoes have recessed cleat and studs along the sole. This helps them to manage even difficult terrain situation off their bikes. Mountain style cleats are smaller in size than road specific cleats. Recently a new type of shoes called spinning shoes is a latest development as a hybrid model of both touring and road shoes. The quality of this shoe is that it is lighter, thinner to give you maximum comfort, coolness and high sense of breathability.

These days special kind of cycling shoes have come up that is designed to work as clipless pedal system. It directly attaches the shoes to the pedal for maximum efficiency of power transfer. These shoes have much demand and so manufacturers are bringing these new latest models to meet demands of cyclist. There are two methods of using pedals with toe clips. One is cycling shoe with a slotted shoe plate and other is to use a cycling shoe with a smooth sole and non cycling shoe.

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8 Rules for successful Forex trading

If you want to succeed in Forex, you need to experience what your doing and do it right. This is not like going up on a bike and starting to cycle. It's more like get in the driver's seat of a motorcar with an teacher at her side, help them understand the rules of the road while moving safely through the traffic. successful traders live by the 'road rules and avoid heading in the wrong way for access to the examples of the past, sometimes yes, sometimes more.

When you get a chance to go to a seminar where the success of Forex traders are talking about, jump on the opportunity to learn all the details on what led to their succeeder. Meanwhile, follow these guidelines to get the engine and mind into the busy road of exchange operations.

1. Advice. In That Respect are thousands of people who have gone before and not so much the succeeder or seen a amount of both. Read books, collect information, the formation of free trial. The more you know and understand about the foreign exchange, the better their potential for success.

2. Not enticed to trade more than they can afford. Forex is dangerous and even the most seen brokers and traders may have unforeseen losses. The main trouble is not going beyond their means and then risk turning a loss the money needed for life, either now or in the future.

3. It is not used outsmart the market. Interpreting and forecasting of trends in the movement is something that even the professionals and had to spend years, if not decades, fathoming. Always sell to markets that are not performing and which are signs of weakness. Trying to be intuitive and make rash predictions only lose money.

4. I understand that in world is just a game. It may seem like a wrong comment, but it is necessary to obtain results that are not too serious. Considering that the next one million dollars because the man has only one triumph, and feelings can lead to more skills that you become the next Pedro Pinch cent. Have the high and low trying to avoid.

5. Draft victory away. Whatever happens in the short term must be good for the long term. Low may help you understand where it has failed, while high can help you determine what to duplicate next season. Trading in the  Forex market, you will see a multitude of changes in the market on a daily basis. What really matters is the long-term results. You must keep Chipping away from them and reinvesting its "champion" toward greater succeeder.

6. Ending loss positions. Not continually throw money into a hard trade is expected to improve. Probably not. experience out while you can. Are you sure you lose money, but the loss of "some" is better than losing everything.

7. Be controlled. When you finish your homework, stick to your system. Do not try to outdo yourself for being cocky and throwing more money into the market and just watch closely.

8. Keep a cool brain during services. Before making a transaction, you use and the assessment to decide what to do.

When trading begins, it may be attractive to include the flow of adrenaline and do more than what was planned. Stick to the plan and avoid trying to do under pressure. If you participate in exchange operations and see that it is not for you, but persevere is keep awake at night. Market volatility in foreign exchange trading can be so intense that it could send a dizzying. Note that There are other forms of trade that is not so involving her immediate attention.

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Break the Vicious Cycles: How to Lose Weight and Control Cravings

Even the best fitness plan in the world is no match for a person who has no willpower to stop overeating. The holiday seasons are just one of many times during the year that people are licensed to pack the pounds. Many think that the holidays are an excuse to forget about healthy eating habits and exercise.

Break the cycles

According to Carla Fields, an award-winning fitness competitor and certified fitness consultant in Decatur, Ga., who has been in the business for 15 years:

"To break the cycle of roller-coaster dieting and live a healthier lifestyle, there are three key elements that work together. They are diet and nutrition, aerobics and cardiovascular exercise, and weightlifting."

As you can see, all the components are interrelated and focus on keeping the human body lean and healthy. Cardiovascular exercises keep the heart strong while keeping the muscle groups toned and ready for action.

According to Fields:

“Those elements help burn food consumed throughout the day. I urge clients and dieters in general to set realistic goals and to write them down. Keep a record of daily food consumption- it’s central to the whole program of losing weight.”

Radical changes

By “radical” we mean here breaking the cycle of three meals a day. Unbelievably, we want you to eat six meals a day, instead of three. The problem with three meals a day is that people often eat their breakfast at lunchtime, eat their lunch after five (double servings) and have their dinners at ten in the evening.

The portions involved are detrimental to weight loss. So instead of eating three meals a day, eat five small meals and a big breakfast. Not only will you be feeding your brain enough glucose in the morning, you would be giving your digestive system time to digest its meals properly with the small meals.

Eventually, you will feel lighter and your excretory system would also begin to function better.

Diet and exercise, please

According to Michael McMullen, a body builder and certified personal trainer in Detroit, who has been in business for 17 years:

"People like to try to just diet and escape the exercise. It does not work. The weight always comes back."

Why does the weight come back? Think of your body as a bank. If you make 10,000-calorie deposits, and you spend only 1/3 of this figure, how will you lose weight? You won’t lose weight, and your efforts at dieting would only go to waste because you didn’t condition your body to burn off the calories properly.

Jump-start your fitness plans

1.    Set realistic goals that you can accomplish with your peculiar schedules and time limits.

2.    The aerobic exercise that you will be doing regularly should be at least tolerable. Don’t do ballroom dancing if you don’t like dancing. Don’t do video exercises if you don’t like the idea of exercising in front of a TV.

3.    Sustain the so-called target heart rate. Your doctor can give you your target heart rate after a short medical assessment.

4.    Use music to bolster motivation. If you’re relaxed mentally, the exercise will just flow until you hit the required time.

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Revenue Cycle Turnaround, Can You Go it Alone?

Copyright (c) 2008 Jim Yarsinsky

It happens. Sometimes hospital receivables go awry, at times a lot awry! But how do receivables become out of kilter, and what is the best approach in fixing your organization's receivable turnover rate?

Reasons for Poorly Performing Receivables

A major contributor to a slowdown in cash collections is that third party insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid effectively avoid paying claims by requiring that invoices comply perfectly with their individual requirements. To further burden the provider, they frequently change those requirements.

In addition, hospitals that are in need of an A/R turnaround may have a lack of internal controls (i.e., the ability of the patient financial business office to control itself), low morale, anxiety on the part of the staff, and a staff that lacks the skill sets necessary to perform effectively. Often, contributing factors are that IT systems are not working properly, revenue cycle departments do not collaborate, and management does not provide the necessary support or guidance.

Considerations

When Undertaking an A/R Turnaround If you believe that you need drastic action towards an immediate "turnaround", you first need to write a game plan (and you will always know what the next step needs to be). This is key! The busier you are, the more you need to plan.

The next important consideration is to determine if you have enough resources to reach your cash and AR objectives. More and more, savvier PFS managers are hiring resources on a short-term basis to work down backlogs. Their hospitals are willing to pay the short term costs associated with obtaining a trained person for the time period required rather than obligate themselves to costs of employing a full-time permanent employee. Interim staff can be an excellent solution to resolve bottlenecks and backlogs. This approach can be very cost-effective if the interim staff is dedicated, capable, and dependable. Another approach used by many health care providers is to outsource portions of it s accounts receivables to an outside vendor specializing in health care receivables and collections. A/R outsourcing has become more common in healthcare as hospitals seek ways to improve their operational performance. Using a specialized medical billing and collection service is often effective, but does not always guarantee proper, timely payment. Good planning is crucial before starting an outsource arrangement. This approach can fail horribly if proper consideration is not given to the key issues, system interfaces are not adequately established, or a long term game plan is not integrated into the process..

Enlisting the assistance of a revenue cycle consultant is another consideration in that most of these individuals are seasoned and have no agenda or bias that may affect the decision-making process. As a result, they make the necessary decisions regardless of the popularity of those decisions or the political implications. Revenue cycle consultants can assist hospital management to re-engineer ineffective workflows, procedures, and processes while spending considerable time in training the staff. These individuals concentrate on managing operational aspects relating to change without becoming unnecessarily wrapped-up in the internal battles that can often sidetrack turnaround efforts.

Beginning a Turnaround Project

Should you attempt an A/R turnaround without any outside interim assistance? If the goal is to create an environment conducive to change as opposed to struggling with the barriers that likely contributed to the receivable problems in the first place, the answer is clearly that, at a minimum, this approach should be given serious consideration. Another important consideration is whether the internal management team has the necessary time to devote to turning around the patient financial services department quickly while operating their day-to-day business at the same time. More and more, in-the-know health care financial managers around the country are getting their business offices in shape by bringing in interim outside help.

Regardless of whether you choose to bring on board outside assistance, there are some basic guidelines to follow in affecting an accounts receivable turnaround:

- Create a sense of urgency to everyone that business as usual must change: Once you decide to go forward, you have to be determined to effectively implement the identified new methods and systems.

- Do not restrict your focus to Patient Accounting: Although patient accounting is where it all ends up, do not neglect the other components of the revenue cycle in performing your assessment and developing a roadmap for change. Patient Access, ancillary departments, and Health Information Management (HIM) are major players in the revenue cycle and inefficient or ineffective operations in these areas can have a significant impact on the management of the accounts receivable.

- Conduct a top-to-bottom operational review including an analysis of billing systems, billing practices, staffing methodologies, staffing levels, and a comprehensive accounts receivable analysis: This should be the first phase in improving revenue cycle performances. Interview all management personnel within the business office and key staff members during the fact-finding effort.

- Develop an action plan: Review the current or most recent training program utilized by the hospital and assess whether revisions or new training program is most appropriate..

- Communicate the vision and set goals with everyone: Be sure you spend considerable time educating the staff on what life will be like after the implementation. Make them part of the process by keeping them informed every step of the way. People are more wary of what they do not know than what they do know.

- Vigorously pursue the collection of all accounts receivable in excess of 45 days: Efforts beyond the usual will be necessary to just maintain the status quo since the change process will inevitably result in some productivity loss in the short term during the transition period. Have your collectors work a couple of "prime-time" evening hours a week, give staff incentives to improve their productivity, and reassign work responsibilities to achieve optimal results.

- Reduce denials: Another main focus area in any turnaround program should be implementation of an effective denials management program. Many healthcare financial managers do not have a good understanding as to the reasons for their payment denials. You will need to have specific policy and procedures surrounding the handling of pre-certification and authorization denials. More significantly, a monitoring process will be required to track the causes on an ongoing basis and continually take steps to eliminate them.

- Eliminate all billing backlogs: Identify those accounts within the accounts receivable that have low probability of collection. Either allowance these accounts or outsource them to a vendor capable of making an effective final collection effort. If you believe that adequate internal resources are, or can be made, available, organize the accounts to be worked in descending balance order, offer overtime if needed, and implement a concentrated follow-up effort. If internal resources are not available consider hiring well-trained interim staff to work on backlogs while the permanent staff concentrates on maintaining current accounts and implementing system, procedural, protocol, and workflow changes. Contracting with a good temp agency lets revenue cycle departments staff up only when they need extra help, holding down costs. Also, in some cases, it is a good idea to bring in a temp when a permanent spot opens as a way to audition a candidate. More and more hospital patient accounting departments are incorporating temp workers in long-term plans, whereas 10-15 years ago they used temps just to fill occasional holes.

Achieving Success

As hospitals deal with the ever changing financial environment, the billing and collections operations is one of the most crucial aspects of managing a healthcare business. Cash-starved health systems are generally the victim of a declining A/R turnover rate and a deteriorating A/R aging schedule.

Turning around a troubled revenue cycle is no easy feat. Most hospitals first need to determine precisely what is wrong with the infrastructure of their revenue cycle, and then construct a workplan that will achieve the necessary changes while maintaining cash flow in the interim.

Whichever road you decide to take during a Patient Accounting turnaround attempt, remember that proper planning and allocating the right resources to produce maximum performance are the keys to any successful A/R turnaround effort.

About the Author

Jim Yarsinsky, CPAM is president of Expeditive, a Besler Consulting affiliated company. The firm specializes in interim revenue cycle staffing to health care providers. Prior to founding Expeditive, Jim was president of JY Consulting, Incorporated. The firm provided hospital revenue cycle consulting. Jim can be reached toll free at 732-392-8300 or at jyarsinsky@expeditive.com.
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Why taking cycling tour in China? Hey, it is a vast land that full of surprises. Be sure to explore it by your own way. Instead of strapping on the coach seats and driven here and there, taking a bicycle means you can discover it in comfortable pace and see the every detail of Chinese splendid culture, its people and scenery. Ride on the off-the-beaten route and interact with local people in the most beautiful places of China, which are also the most suitable places for all ages to travel by bicycle.

Guilin: Unique Cycling Trip through the Fabulous Karst Landscape

During the cycling tour around Guilin, you will have the chance to ride through the unique limestone mountains, discover idyllic countryside, visit old towns and savor exotic folk customs of the ethnic minorities.

Yangshuo could be the highlight of your cycling excursions in Guilin, which provides the most stunning scenery for cyclists. Here is a suitable

phrase that describes Yangshuo's beauty: Guilin's scenery is the most beautiful in the world, and Yangshuo's scenery is far superior to that of Guilin. Riding around Yangshuo, you can get close to Chinese village life by exploring the countryside outside of Yangshuo town center. Cycling on the flat country roads, you will find many lovely untouched spots, lovely rivers and streams, numerous fertile rice fields and a plentitude of old-fashioned villages. You can also pay a visit to the local farmer's house and interact with local people and their daily lives.

Trekking along the magnificent terraced rice fields in Longsheng County, cruising down the Li River are other recreational things you could do in picturesque Guilin.

Yunnan: Cycling along the Remote Backcountry Trails in Southwestern China

Yunnan, a mysterious and beautiful land in southwestern China, boosts its multi-culture, various minorities and stunning scenery.

Stepping on the stone paved streets of Lijiang ancient town, walking along every twists and turns of small lanes, here is the place you can lose all your worldly worries, view the well-preserved distinctive architecture houses and rustic Naxi People. Many Naxi people dressed in their traditional costume dance and sing with hand in hand. It's said that Naxi women do most of the house works while Naxi men indulge themselves in other pursuits like poetry and music.

The route is also suitable for brave cyclists who want to challenge physical strength and volition - cycling through the Tiger Leaping Gorge - the world's deepest canyon. The blue sky is so close to you and at the feet is the torrential river which is confined by the narrow high cliffs and roars and crashes spectacularly over huge rocks. Here, you have chance to talk with local Tibetans who can sing and dance, and always show their worship to the high scared mountain.

Your cycling in Yunnan can also reach the waterside of Erhai and the dotted white villages nearby or to the Stone Forest of Kunming, where unique rocks in various shapes challenge your unlimited imagination.

Beijing: Hiking and Cycling through History to China's Most Legendary Ancient Venues

Most people refer to Beijing as the current and previous capital of China. But along your riding route in Beijing, skyscrapers standing in great numbers prove that Beijing is a modern and ancient mixture city. You can ride to the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall and other ancient spots.

Cycling in the Hutong areas is full of surprises. At the first glance, they are almost the same, formed by lining buildings with gray walls and gray tiles. They are narrow but full of life: children playing around, old men sitting for playing chess, people preparing food and the local bicyclists traveling through. It is a unique place with different atmosphere. Sometimes you follow into a big street and find many tiny shops, like small hair cutter businesses, small bakeries, and tiny supermarkets.

You will also have the chance to trek along the Huangyaguan Great Wall which is not developed as tourist's sites and where you can experience the primeval grandness of one of the Seven Wonders in the world and stay in the guest house to get more details of the local people's daily life.

Xian - Cycling on the Ancient City Walls with History on Your Handlebars

Riding on the ancient city walls of Xian makes your cycling trip perfect. The wall is spectacular and cyclists can have a birds' eye view of the city.

The road on the top of the ancient city walls is wide and flat. Lower the speed and you will get the real "history" feeling from the armed soldiers, red lanterns and old walls around. Taking an overlook to the Bell Tower, it is more grand and splendid with busy traffic coming and going. Or just stay your bike aside, talk with local people and listen to their singing of Shaanxi Opera. Xi'an is surrounded by the 14-kilometer-long ancient city walls. Cycling on the commodious wall, the city is all under your eyes and you will imagine about one thousand years ago, lined soldiers standing here guarding the ancient capital.

A visit to Xian always includes the amazing archeological relics of the terracotta Warriors and Horses, Bell Tower, Forest of Steles Museum with its extraordinary collection of ancient stone "books" and other historic spots.

Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou - Cycling in the Eastern China Water Towns

Eastern China, especially the area near the lower reaches of Yangtze River, has always been regarded as homeland of scholars and men of letters. The charming water villages, typical and pretty Chinese women and the classical Chinese gardens in that region will definitely give you a deep impression of what eastern China is like.

In Wuzhen, a typical Chinese water town near Hangzhou, the river running through the town was once the main means of transportation for local people. The town is full of black tiled and wooden architectures with white walls in sharp contrast, giving the sense of Chinese oil painting. Giving a glimpse into the local house, many of the local men are found to breed silkworms. The houses are dotted along the waterside, so most local people can buy the fruit and vegetables from the boats outside their windows. Local people are fond of flowers and plants, both are bloom in the sunshine, adding a touch to this quiet old town.

But taking a cycling trip in China is not always an easy thing for some cyclists. They know little things about China, not to mention the routes, the transferring between destinations...The most important thing they would consider is when I ride through China along, whether the safety issue could be guaranteed. Here comes the reason why China tour operators exist. A China - based tour operator knows well about China and it can also settle down other detailed things like hotels, vehicles and so on.

This does not mean that choosing a tour agency which is based in China is a totally right thing. Making the China trip more assured relies on the professional ability and experience of the tour operators. There are many newly emerging tour operators who may cost you more on the trip. An experienced Chinese travel agent build up long and good relationships with other partners around China so that they can provide more competitive prices and more personal backup services for cyclists who take cycling tours around China: accommodations in best available hotels or guest houses, delicious and healthy Chinese meals, bottled water, coffee for coffee break on each cycling day, back-up vehicle that carries your bags and daily necessities, all entrance fees to historic sites, museums and scenic spots included in the itinerary as well as experienced English-speaking guide.

Tang Dynasty Travel is the typical example of this kind of professional China tour operators that can provide cyclists professional service at competitive prices. With experience in tourism for nearly 15 years, it has provided cycling products to cycling groups and foreign travel agency for several years.

About the Author

Tang Dynasty Travel is a professional China tour operator based in China, who is working with overseas travel agents, agencies, wholesalers, tour operators, and sports clubs who arrange tours to China.

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The Art Of Listening

The Art of Listening

Developing strong listening skills is a key element in building collaborative, professional and long-lasting personal relationships. Listening is an integral part of the whole communication cycle. As you move through the levels of listening, you’ll generate different responses from the speaker. To get a feel for what this might mean, imagine yourself as the speaker - how do you feel and respond when someone doesn’t pay attention to you as you speak to them? And how is that different when the listener puts their whole attention on what you are saying? We want it so people will listen to us; they will do it if we will listen to them.

There are five common levels of listening:

 
1. Avoidance, ignorance. No effort to listen at all.
2. Pretend listening. Giving the appearance of listening.
3. Selective listening. Hearing only what interests you.
4. Intensive listening - with projection on themselves. Paying attention, focusing on the speaker’s words to your own needs, arguments, experiences and interests.

5. Empathic listening- through the eyes of the speaker. Listening, responding with both the heart and mind to understand the speaker’s words, intent and feelings. Listen for what is not being said.

And there is the Sixth Level of listening, and it’s to listening to your inner voice. The concept introduces a new and internal speaker. You can listen to your inner voice. To listen actively to your inner voice you should:
• Try to see and understand their point of view.
• Try to understand if there are aspects of culture.
• Listening through your body language to your inner voice.
• Be patient, hear their thoughts, let them think out loud.
• Avoid responding (you are listening to understand).
• Be with an open mind to listen to what the speaker actually says; what the speaker wants to say; what the speaker feels.
• Keep an open mind and suspend your judgments.
Now after you are willing to listen, you can learn such things as:

• Don’t interrupt, stay with an open mind.
• Put your attention on the speaker.
• Make eye contact.
• Ask open questions to encourage to speaker to continue.

Did you know that it takes 5 characters to represent "listen" in Chinese? Eyes, ears, heart, you and focused undivided attention.
When we think about the ways in which cultures differ in listening skills, we usually use the iceberg analogy. The aspects of culture that are immediately apparent, like food, language, customs and manners are above the surface. Those aspects of culture that are more hidden, that we are less consciously aware of, are below the outside. They include:

1. Communication style
2. Interpersonal relations
3. Attitude toward authority
4. Orientation towards time
5. Attitude towards space
6. Thinking style
7. Tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
8. Orientation to the environment
9. Values, beliefs and basic assumptions

Those aspects of culture that are more hidden, that we are less consciously aware of, is the key to be an effective listener starting in respecting the other side/ it’s not easy not to be in a judgment mode.

Listening through the body language
Did you know that the human body can produce over 700,000 unique movements? These movements have been partitioned into about 60 discrete and symbolic signals and around 60 gestures, postures, and expressions.
More than 90% of the job interview is conveyed by non-verbal means. You did all the homework for your interview. You know everything about the company, their vision, management style, what skills you have that would benefit this company, and where you expect your career to be in 10 years. Briefly you know all the correct answers to 249 interview questions, but at the end of the day what really counts is the main question: did you have good chemistry? Can they trust your message, and what you can do in order to make sure that they will?
We polish our verbal skills for an interview, but few of us give much consideration to their non- verbal communication and body language skills that support the verbal messages and can make the difference.

Up-to-date research has proven that the large majority of messages are received in varying levels of effectiveness. The impact you make on others depends on what you say (7%), how you say it (38%), and by your body language (55%).
We can read other thoughts like open cards. The thoughts in our minds transfer into feeling that get an emotional expression that our body pronounces in thousand of gestures, postures, and expressions.

Listening with your eyes

• "The eyes are often called, 'the windows of the soul' as they can send many different non-verbal signals.
• Eye contact often increases significantly when we are listening, and especially when we are paying close attention to what the other person is saying.
• Less eye contact is used when talking, particularly by people who are visual thinkers as they stare into the distance or upwards as they 'see' what they are talking about.
• Locked ankles
When a person makes very little eye contact, they may be feeling insecure. They may also be lying and not want to be detected; it also could be as a result of coulter behavior.

Why cards?
Mastering the secrets of the body language might be complicated. Body language is a visual mode of communication- you cannot learn it just from reading- you need to see it. Body Language Cards do just that; they flood your consciousness with the visual gestures and connect it to its meaning.

Most important: It works!!!

Body Language Cards are used as an integral part for professional body language courses; they are practiced as an educational devise in corporations; Body Language Cards are even used in psychology courses in colleges all over the world and they were recently translated in 4 additional languages.
You can learn more by going to www.bodylanguagecards.com

The Body Language Cards 

Body language cards were developed in 1998 by Dan Rolls and Gill Shermeister as a professional tool for Body Language training.
It became a leading resource for corporate training for negotiations, interviews and presentations.

The Basic Body Language Cards were translated to 4 additional languages and is often used as a smart corporate gift, with unique added value designated for managers, sale teams and even customers.
The success of the basic Body Language Cards kit, has led us to develop specialized kits for negotiations and interviews and a unique kit for dating and flirting.

Gill Shermeister
Trained as a zoologist. Gill became fascinated by the similarities of basic mammalian behaviors to those of humans. He has spent the last 18 years investigating this field and as a lecturer on non-verbal communication, presentation and public speaking.
He is a personal trainer to some leading corporate negotiators and politicians.
Gill shares his professional secrets of his trade in this unique tool to master the secrets of Body Language.

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Gill Shermeister
Trained as a zoologist. Gill became fascinated by the similarities of basic mammalian behaviors to those of humans. He has spent the last 18 years investigating this field and as a lecturer on non-verbal communication, presentation and public speaking.
He is a personal trainer to some leading corporate negotiators and politicians.
Gill shares his professional secrets of his trade in this unique tool to master the secrets of Body Language.

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Hot Or Cold Treatment For Body Pain: Which Is Better?

Is it better to apply ice or heat to your injury or body pain?

First you must determine whether the body pain you are experiencing is caused by inflammation or constriction (spasm).  Once this is determined, follow these 3 rules:

1)  If an injury is acute (caused by new trauma), it is best to apply cold within the first 5 minutes to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Ice packs, ice cubes, a frozen bag of peas or cold gels can be applied. On for 20 minutes, off for 20 minutes, then continue as necessary.

2)  When swelling is down and the pain cycle is broken, stop the cold and apply heat. This will bring oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the area to relax muscles, remove waste products and promote healing.

3)  Simply put: never heat an inflamed area and never ice a constricted area. Inflammation is an expanding reaction and needs to be reduced, so cold is the answer. A spasm is a constriction that needs relaxing, so heat is the answer.

You may be asking why the answer is so simple when the debate is so heated. There can be no debate when one understands the mechanisms behind pain, spasm and inflammation and then how cold and heat applications affect them.

When pain is experienced the body sends more white blood cells to the affected area. The result is less red blood cells, less oxygen and less nutrients are available to begin the healing process.  The process of retarding oxygen and nutrients causes a new “injury” to the area.

When the nervous system senses an injury it sends signals to the brain, which interprets them as “pain.” The new signal is sent to the injured area, telling the muscles to reduce blood supply in an effort to reduce swelling. However, this blood deficit causes more pain, swelling and spasms.

This cycle of pain, elevated white blood cells, lower red blood cells, excess waste material, more pain and inflammation can continue on for days, weeks, even years if not treated properly. Correct application of ice and heat is the method of treating soft tissue injuries, pain, spasms and inflammation. Incorrect application, however, can prolong the problem and make it become chronic.

While at opposite ends of the temperature spectrum, heat and cold both create a healing response. If you think of your stove and your freezer, you can easily see the result of either. Heat melts and increases surface area. Cold constricts and prevents expansion of fluids. Heat moves things along while cold maintains them in a state of suspended animation. So how do these temperatures affect the body?

Heat causes the body to circulate more blood and to remove toxins. This allows more fresh oxygen and nutrients to the injured area, which begins and continues the healing process while removing the toxins that cause scar tissue and chronic pain. Cold, on the other hand, retards swelling and reduces pain.

Both temperature extremes shut off pain signals; heat by relaxing the affected nerves and cold by numbing them. This is good because when pain signals are not sent to the brain there is no response signal generated telling the muscles to contract (spasm) in order to protect the injury site.

After proper application of heat or cold over time, the pain-spasm-inflammation cycle is broken and effective healing of the area can begin.

About the Author

Mark Wiley, O.M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in the management of body pain. He works with his patients to help them find the best pain reduction and management strategies that really work. He consults for http://www.bodypaincure.com

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How To Lose Weight And Gain Muscle?

Losing fat and gaining muscle should always go hand in hand. Unfortunately, if you only practice aerobics, such as walking, using a treadmill, etc. you will only lose weight and not gain much muscle at all. That is why it is so important to add weight training to your workout routine. Aerobic exercise combined with weight training is the key to losing weight and gaining muscle. Your body will do this simultaneously when you regularly (at least three times a week) practice weight training and aerobic exercise.

1) How fat loss and gaining muscle are essential to maintaining the ideal body weight and for a great physique - Fat loss and muscle gain are essential for getting you to your ideal body weight and maintaining a great physique. For each pound of muscle you gain, you will increase your metabolism, which is highly important in losing weight. The more muscle you have in your body, the more weight (fat) you will lose, even when you are doing nothing at all. When you increase your metabolism in this way, your body will help you burn off unnecessary fat even while you are sleeping.

2) Fat loss and muscle gain are best done in two cycles: muscle gain in the first cycle and fat loss in the second cycle. Since gaining muscle boosts your metabolism you will have more energy to workout and maintain your exercise regimen. Start off slow and keep increasing the weights or sets to help your body to keep gaining muscle. This doesn't mean that aerobic exercise is not important, it is. You should keep up with your aerobic exercise as well.

3) Tips and strategies to gain muscle mass through diet, exercise and supplementation - There are many ways to gain muscle and lose fat. One is through your diet.

You will need to make a lifestyle change in your eating habits. Make plans to clean out your kitchen of processed foods and other unhealthy foods and go grocery shopping. Shop around the perimeter of the store first. This is where most grocery stores keep all of the healthy foods such as dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish and meats. Use this space to do most of your grocery shopping in. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and fend off unnecessary hunger.

Second is exercise. You must maintain a healthy routine of both weight training and aerobic exercise in order to boost your metabolism, lose fat and gain muscle.

Third are supplements. These are important because they will help you get all of the nutrients you can from your healthy foods. Start with a daily multivitamin, but be sure to check with your medical professional as some have added herbs that can interact poorly with your body or medicines.

Fat loss and muscle gain are possible provided you are willing to put in the effort required in this endeavor. I'm not going to tell you it's easy and you will see results overnight. You won't. You need to work hard at this and stick with eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis.

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What You Can Do to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Among the most alarming health issues, type 2 diabetes certainly ranks among top entries in the list. The disease has not only affected grown-up adults, but teenagers and children are also being victimized by this serious health disorder. The restricted secretion of insulin by pancreas is the main cause behind this problem, while an unworthy lifestyle can be considered as the main culprit for worsening the condition.

As the body cells, especially in muscles and liver, don’t get enough insulin to convert sugar into energy, these cell are famished and leads to undesirable effects on eyes, kidney, nerves and other delicate organs of human body. Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious problems like heart attack and stroke and thus, you should be aware of the preventive measure for this life-taking and life-hampering disease.

Information is feed for Prevention

First and foremost step to prevent type 2 diabetes is to equip you with right information. You must know the symptoms of this disease, including increase in huger and thirst, loss in weight, unclear vision, unhealed sores and fatigue. Appearance of one or combination of these symptoms can alert you and start the preventive procedures for this disorder. Also, you must consult a doctor and get screened for various tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes.

Eating Good Staying Well

Good diet has always been recommended by medical specialists, as your body always desire for proper and balanced diet. Include all necessary constituents in recommended amount and maintain a strict schedule for eating. Avoid foods containing high content of sugar and switch over to low-calories sugar products available in the market.

Exercise on Regular Basis

Good eating habits should be accompanies by routine exercising, as it helps your body to relieve surplus sugar and fat contents, accumulated in your body. Exercises like cycling, jogging running and yoga are like procedures to clear the blockage inside your body, so that appropriate amount of insulin in secreted for your body needs. You can also participate in your favorite sport to gain similar benefits.

Maintaining an Impressive Lifestyle

Your lifestyle not only reflects your status in the society, it also maintains a good level of health for your body:

1-Avoid watching TV for prolonged time period. Also, don’t be indulged in sitting work for excessive hours and expose your body to physical work.

2-Restrain yourself from smoking and consuming alcohol in excessive amount. These products can lead to damaged health for your body and can make you socially and financially insecure.

3-Maintain a stress-free routine and restrict the tensions and anxiety to overpower your mind. This will bless you with natural immunity to fight and prevent type 2 diabetes as well as other disorders.

The government has started a number of useful programs like ‘Small Steps - Big Rewards’ to make you capable and informed for preventing this disease. Participating in these programs may contribute in reducing the occurrence of type 2 diabetes. You can also take initiative to spread these messages to other people, with an aim to uproot this disease from our society.  

To Your Health!

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Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 3

Papa Murphy's has a new low-carb pizza. Burger King has a low-carb hamburger. Applebee's has rolled out a new low-carb menu, as have dozens of other national restaurant chains. There are low-carb tortillas, breakfast cereals, breads, and just about anything else you'd care to eat! No doubt about it.....low-carb dieting is the biggest trend since deep-fryed turkeys!

But as we've discussed in the last few articles, low-carbing may not be right for everyone. While the evidence does support the claim that a reduction in carbohydrates will help you lose weight, conclusive evidence on the long-term impact of low-carbing remains elusive.

In this article we're going to take a look at some professional bodybuilders. With single-digit bodyfat and loads of muscle, bodybuilders are arguably among the most fit people on the planet. After all, professional bodybuilders are paid to exercise!

Jay Cutler, the IFFB 2002 and 2003 Arnold Classic Champion, includes brown rice in his diet when preparing for a contest. The sample menu shown on his website, jaycutler.com, states that Jay eats brown rice at least twice per day. With 32 grams of carbs per serving, brown rice certainly would not make the grade with some low-carb diets.

Garry Holmen, who among other things gives nutritional advice to bodybuilders, advises his clients to 'carb cycle' when preparing for a competition. Without going into a long explanation, carb cycling is simply reducing carbohydrate intake for 3 days and then replenishing carbohydrates stores on day 4. On carb depletion days, Garry recommends that bodybuilders still get 20% of their calories from carbohydrates.

Female competitor Debbie Patton (debbiepatton.com), on her FAQ page, says: "I eat a diet high in protein, with moderate carbs. Lots of chicken breasts, egg whites, tuna, protein shakes, brown rice and potatoes." Debbie is the November, 2002 NPC Mid States Muscle Classic 1st Place Women's Middleweight Overall Title & Best Abs Champion.

While there are literally hundreds of other examples of bodybuilding diets, these three are sufficient for our purposes: how do bodybuilders eat to get them so lean?

The consistent theme you'll find when examining the diets of all bodybuilders is that they do not ever completely eliminate carbs from their diet. That's because not all carbs are bad. On the contrary, some carbohydrate in your diet helps you maintain a balanced diet.

Although most bodybuilders do not completely eliminate carbs from their diet, it is important to note that they do restrict carbohydrate intake. Rarely, if ever, will you see a professional bodybuilder eating the 'garbage carbs' that are so popular today: french fries, cake, cookies, crackers, white bread, etc.

Bodybuilders are also very careful to get their carbohydrates from quality sources like brown rice, vegetables, and whole grains. So although they are not eliminating carbs altogether, they are eliminating 'garbage carbs'.

So what's the bottom line? Can we learn more about low-carbing from bodybuilders? After all, they're paid to be healthy! Most of them employ a personal doctor, trainer and nutrition expert!

Here are the low-carb lessons from professional bodybuilders:
1) Most people should not remove all carbs from their diet.
2) Get your carbs from high-quality sources.
3) Don't consume 'garbage carbs' which are those high in fat and/or have no other nutritional value.
4) If you do follow a restricted-carb diet, consider cycling in some moderate-carb days.
5) Talk with your doctor before starting a low-carb diet.
6) Don't forget to exercise!

About the Author

* Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute exercise studio for women, focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit http://www.letspickupthepace.com/ for more information.

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Reduce Weight And Lose Body Fat Forever - Reducing Weight Guide

Want to know how to reduce weight permanently and lose that weight forever? Take these step by step reduce weight guide to reveal a healthy and well toned body.

1) Cardiovascular Exercises - Do your cardio exercises frequently. These can be any exercises that work up your heart rate to the extent that you are huffing and puffing for at least 20 - 30 minutes. Do your cardio exercises 5-6 times a week if you want to reduce weight or 2-3 times a week for weight maintenance. Cardio exercises will help you lose body fat fast.

2) Build Muscles - Muscles burn calories even when you are not doing anything but resting. The more muscle mass you have the more calories you will burn a day and in the course of over a period of time, the calories you burnt will add up very substantially. Building muscle mass is one sure way of losing body fat forever.

3) Eat Carbs Early - Take your meals with carbs earlier in the day and cut down on carbs on later meals. This is to prevent unused carbs from turning into body fat when you sleep and to regulate insulin level. Avoid high glycemic carbs to achieve your reducing weight objective.

4) Don't be too afraid of fats - The fats in your diet that are bad for you are saturated and trans fat. So replace these bad fats with unsaturated fat and essential fatty acids (EFAs) and these good fats will keep your body fat and fat related diseases down. But do take your fats in moderation as after all, they are still calorie laden.

5) Complex Carbs - Choose your carbs. Avoid starchy and refined carbs such as pasta, pizza, white rice and white bread. Replace them complex carbs such as brown rice, brown bread and high fiber carbs like green leafy vegetables.

6) Food Portion - Decide how much you want to eat at each meal and then keep to it and do not eat anymore when that portion is consumed. Eat slowly to let your body signal to your brain that you are full. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Extra food means extra and calories mean extra body fat if the food is not converted to energy. So with less calories consumed, you will not gain extra body fat but steadily reduce your weight. But never skip meals or starve if you want to reduce weight healthily.

7) Avoid Canned Or Boxed Food - These food are usually high in trans fat, sodium, sugar and simple carbs all of which will help you to gain weight and body fat.

Eat Often - By eating often, say at every 3 hourly intervals, your body will think that food is abundant and therefore less likely to store body fat for emergency such as a famine. But do bear in mind to keep the portion small so as not to consume more calories than you expand.

9) Get 8 Hours Sleep - Research after research has shown that people with less sleep are more prone to being fat.

10) Do Not Skip Meals - Skipping meals will slow your metabolism and forcing your body to use your muscles for energy instead of your body fat. This is a vicious cycle, the less muscle you have, the more your metabolism slows down.

There you are. By following this step by step guide, not only will you reduce weight but will lose your body fat forever.

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A Free Fitness Program especially designed to suit Body Building Beginners

When you start training seriously you require three essential things: Desire, a Goal and Guidance. It is very easy to start your training, because the interest levels are high. There are plenty of things for you to learn and many shops full of interesting products that will make ou feel as though you are making great strides towards physical fitness. However, if you really have the desire to get fitter, stronger and healthier you will have to put in the many hours of effort that it takes. This is where it becomes essential for you to have guidance during those first tentative steps on your fitness journey. At Heroes Fitness Shop we want you to succeed, your success is our success

You desire may be strong and you may have clear and achievable goals in mind, but these will be scuppered if you become injured soon after you begin or use your energy on the wrong exercises and then have nothing left for your targets. I the following routine we have given you the first steps that you will need to get past those first, sometimes painful, stages. We anticipate that this routine will last you for approximately 6 weeks and allow you to raise your fitness levels enough to allow you to move naturally on to one of our more advanced routines.

Remember: Always follow the warm up and warm down information. This is essential if you are to prevent injury during your early weeks.

Beginners Routine by Spencer Jackson (Experienced Personal Trainer)

Training: 3 days a week
Duration: 6 weeks

Summary:

Two all over body workouts and one cardiovascular training session per week. Each weight training exercise will consist
of 15 reps minimum to 20 reps maximum.

Day 1 - All over body workout.

Chest bench press 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Shoulders dumbell press seated 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Triceps pushdowns 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Legs leg extensions 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

leg curls 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

calf raises 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Back lat pull downs 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Biceps barbell curls 2 sets, 15 to 20 reps.

Day 2 - day off, rest.

Day 3 - Cardiovascular (aerobic).

10 minutes exercise cycle.

10 minutes rowing machine.

10 minutes elliptical crosstrainer 30 minute total.

Day 4 - day off, rest.

Day 5 - Repeat day 1 routine.

Beginners Essentials

• 10 minutes aerobic warm up should be performed before weight training sessions.

• A rest period of 1 minute (or more if required) should be taken between each set.

• Each set should be trained comfortably for 15 to 20 reps. Do not train to failure.

• Cardiovascular sessions should be performed at a comfortable pace, not so you are breathing too heavily during the beginners routine.

• Once the 6 week beginners routine is finished it will be time to move on. Speak to one of our experts to see which
routine will now be best for you.

• Use a training diary to continuously monitor performance and provide motivation.

• Use the correct supplements and proper diet.

• Get enough sleep.

Heroes Training Tips

Train with a partner if possible or seek the help, advice and assistance of your gym instructor.

Follow the supplement guide and proper diet program to get the best results from your training.

In most exercise routines intensity is a key factor. You can increase intensity by limiting the rest time between sets,
completing more reps or using more weight.

Get enough rest. Your muscle will only develop and grow when you are resting.

It is very important not to over train as this can have detrimental effects on your development and your health.

Take a few days off at the end of each training cycle. This allows your body to recuperate before starting a new training routine. If you are using the muscle, power or athletic routines this is really important - these are very intense training routines.

Drink plenty of water.

Training routines are a guide only and can be changed to suit your circumstances.

For the cardiovascular exercises different equipment can be substituted as required eg treadmill instead of exercise bike.

It may at first be necessary to increase rest times between sets and then gradually reduce them.

Never lift weights so heavy they cause you injury – you should never use more weight than you can comfortably lift.

Sports supplements are not medicines and are not designed to treat, prevent, or cure any medical condition.

Always check with your doctor before starting any kind of exercise or supplement regime especially if you have any kind of medical condition.

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Thor Force Chest Defenders: Your Motocross and Dirt Biking Armor

When representing motocross or dirt biking, you might suffer harms stimulated by falls or inducing hit by fast-flying rocks, branches, or other terrible materials that find locomoted by your tires or those by your challengers. Most likely these injuries might involve your chest, back, and collarbone. Expending a few hundred dollars on a chest shielder is worth it, unless you want to expose yourself to the extraordinary peril of impairment or riskier, death due to chest wounds. You must commemorate that your chest is where your heart and lungs are. Thor Force Chest Defenders would be the solid gear that would gift you utmost protective cover and guard, which would result to more surpassing sureness in your races. For authentic, with more exceptional self-assurance and protective covering, it is only a matter of time that you would dominate the circuits and races of your life.

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hardly like Thor who consistently retained gods and humans from monstrous, the Thor Force Chest Defenders are consonant and tried when it totals to your maximal upper torso protective cover. The Thor Force Chest Defenders will equip considerably with the regular frame of your body because they sustain adjustable panels, both at the front and the back of the suit. You could loosen or fasten these panels as you care and to a set that would be most comfortable for you and which could ensure you that you are easily-covered. The interior forms of the Thor Force Chest Shielder are designed by choosing into thoughtfulness the human physique such as:

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Thor Force Chest Defenders will supply you with Thorough Comfortableness because of their expeditious and operating airing scheme that will aid your body calm and at the same time forbid too much sweating. At your hope, you may off or set the arm guards and shoulder caps. Their shoulder straps may be adapted to heighten or let down the panels of your suit to pay you the fit that accommodates you. Their closing system is essentially built up of ratchet buckles that are very elementary and available to use and are clear of tangles. Their color combinations of blue and white, red and black, and silver and black are very delightful and would surely garner the admiration and envy of your friends and colleagues. They make use of brilliant paint application serves for the ideal polish and shininess. Their manners are simple nevertheless refined.

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Having a Positive Attitude - Easy or Difficult?

Yes, it's pretty easy to have a positive attitude when things are going well and life is hunky-dory. You know, the times when you feel really well, full of vigor; the times relationships are easy and fulfilling; the times you feel valued, seen, respected; when you are engaged in activity that brings you joy. In other words, the times when you feel the most wonderful and free from stress.

If you're in that zone right now, isn't positivity all around you? If you aren't in that zone right now, think back to a time when you were. When in that zone, isn't virtually anything possible for you? Don't you feel upbeat and notice that life flows smoothly?

On the other hand, when life gets us by the jugular and wants to shake us about like a rag doll, positivity can disappear right off our radar screen. And it can happen in an instant. The positive energy drains from us just like water out of the basin when the plug is removed. As the positive energy drains out the void is filled with negative energy that leaves us feeling "down", "low" "depressed" and possibly "hopeless" and "fearful".

The other day we were talking with a mutual friend and colleague thanks to internet conferencing. It transpired that her Mother is just back in this "low" place (for yes, we do cycle in and out of positivity). She's been on a roller-coaster ride with her health and her relationship with her younger daughter. In the good times she was reading our book "Your Life Your Way: The Essential Guide for Women" and doing well. Then life presented her with more challenges and now she feels powerless. Although she was practicing some of the techniques and principles from our book, the latest circumstances of her life have thrown her off track.

This happens - it's normal and it's natural. As humans we have desires, expectations and many times we are overly attached to "how" our plans are to come together; "how" it is all to look-as well as how "soon"!

The trick is to recognize what's happening and find a way back to positivity. It's difficult to say exactly what anyone's particular "way" will be. From person to person and from situation to situation, how quickly one can bounce back into positivity varies. In any case, it is important to remember that this is a cycle and the "low" feelings are temporary. There are ways to reclaim a positive attitude.

Let's spread before you the veritable buffet that we all have at our disposal and we can choose any mixture that helps get us back to that positive attitude that allows us to make better decisions and puts us in the driver's seat of our life.

Do a perspectives exercise - how are you seeing what's going on for you?

Write it down. Then come up with other negative AND positive ways of seeing what's going on for you. Try some more outrageous perspectives such as "the Oscar-winner's way", the "triple chocolate ice-cream way" or anything else that pops into your head. Discount nothing. Somewhere in the midst of the various perspectives you explore, there is a valid and more positive viewpoint for you to adopt.

Re-visit one of your wonderful times - allow yourself to sense it fully . . .and smile at the thought. What was present that made those times wonderful for you? Think of the environment, the people, what you were doing or not doing, etc. As you revisit those times, feel and allow the positive energy to surface again.

Listen carefully to your mind chatter and let the real you have a conversation with your inner critic. Get clear on what the facts truly are versus the negativity of the inner critic

Use your body consciously to get yourself in a better space - exercise, pampering, sleep, deep relaxation - the choice is yours.

Find the access point through spirituality. By creating a quiet mind through meditation, silence, prayer - whatever works for you - you will allow your stronger, intuitive self to step forward.

Do a guided meditation that enables your subconscious to give you the opportunity to meet the essence of the person you know you are.

Stay aloof from the mayhem and melee around you so that you do not get "pulled" by other people's realities which is so easy to do when you are in a heightened sensitive state of negative energy.

Pick up a self-help book like "Your Life Your Way" and commit to reading a small amount each day . . . if you can do it with a beginners' mind, even better.

It's all about choice (your choice, no-one else's) and action. And the more positive you can be about what is happening to you, the wiser you can be about the choices and action you take; the smoother will be the journey and the more in charge you will remain.

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Let's Go Hybrid: The Izip and Ezip Electric Bicycles

Because of the energy crisis, hybrid vehicles are booming these days. With respect to cars, hybrid usually refers to engines that use electricity and gasoline. The combination of both gets you more gas mileage. As an example the 2008 Toyota Prius, a well-known hybrid car, gets 48 miles per gallon as oppose to a comparable 4-cylinder non-hybrid car, like the Honda Civic, that gets 36 miles per gallon. The point is hybrid technology lets you to cover more grounds for a given set of resources, gasoline in this case.

In the bicycling world, the term hybrid refers to bicycles with electric motors. The traditional push pedaling made easy with electricity. Instead of higher gas mileage, you get more miles pedaling and best yet, you don't have to buy gas (because it's a bicycle).

In the past, at least in the United States, gas prices were never been a concern. Up until 2006, Americans were able to buy gas for under $2.00 per gallon. That's practically nothing! And times have changed since then.

In other parts of the world, however, they haven't been so lucky. Europeans have been experiencing gas prices $5-$8 per gallon. But they still get around. Common among their usual transport is a bicycle. You've seen many pictures of common folks getting around town bicycling. To get more "mileage", a lot of Asians and Europeans use hybrid electric motor bikes.

The other advantage of using an electric bike is the benefit that it gives to your health. Since you're pedaling, you're exercising which makes you healthy. Of course, not everyone is in superb physical shape to be pedaling from one side of the city to the other. But remember, it's a hybrid bike. The electric motor helps you pedal. Therefore you can get in shape slowly, but at the same time do so enjoying the outside.

The price of a hybrid electric bike may set you back from $400 to $2000. But that should pay for itself within a year if you can save on $50-$70 a month on gas and/or $20-$30/month on gym membership.

It’s very important to consider the global warming effect that the gasoline operated cars produce. Among others, gasoline is a concern. Burning gasoline emits pollutants that are harmful to both the environment and our health. Transportation that uses less gas (hybrid cars) and no gas (electric car, hybrid bikes, electric scooters) are getting a lot of attention among consumers.

There are many different choices for you to select a great electric bike, but one of the best electric bikes are the Izip and Ezip electric bikes. Here are the discussion of these two brands of bikes:

Izip Hybrid Electric Bicycles From Currie Technologies, the Izip is one of the more popular electric hybrid bikes. In one battery charge, it can travel up to 23-30 miles depending on the cycle’s weight. Top speed on this 8-gear street bike can be up to 18 mph. The motor and battery pack are cleverly integrated within the bike's frame. So unlike most electric bicycles, these components are not visually obtrusive. The geared hub motor is a brushless DC type encased in an alloy shell. The battery pack is made of NiMH EV Rated Batteries Down Tube Concealed 24V / 9AH Pack (20) 1.2V Rechargeable Cells. There are men's and women's versions of the Izip bike.

Ezip Electric Bikes:. From Currie Technologies, the Ezip is another great bike and also its price comparable to any other electric bike in its class. In one battery charge, it can travel up to 15-22 miles depending on the cycle’s weight. It can speed up to bike 15 mph. The motor and battery pack on the dies and the battery can ve easily removed from the rack and charged. Most of these bikes offered a 450 W of powered in a The geared brushed DC type encased in an alloy shell. There are men's and women's versions of the Ezip bikes. There are many brands of the Ezip some of them are: Ezip Trailz , Ezip Mountain Trailz , Ezip Coast Line. Plus Ezip offer electric scooters.

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Emerging technologies in electrical drives and power distribution systems in future aircrafts

Emerging technologies in electrical drives and power distribution systems in future aircrafts

                       u.sureshkumar*

             *  professor in EEE department

                                      Mohamed sathak enginnering college

                                      Kilakkarai

                                      E mail :uskrk@sify.com

Abstract:

It is projected that in future aircraft, all power, except propulsion, will be distributed and processed electrically. In other words, electrical power will be utilized for driving aircraft subsystems currently powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical means including utility and flight control actuation, environmental control system, lubrication and fuel pumps, and numerous other utility functions. These concepts are embraced by what is known as the “More Electric Aircraft (MEA)” initiative. The MEA emphasizes the utilization of electrical power as opposed to hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power for optimizing aircraft performance and life cycle cost. It would eliminate the need for gearboxes and transmissions since the power transmission is through electrical rather than mechanical means, which reduces the weight of the aircraft and increases the fuel efficiency. Detailed analysis of

interaction between an Electro Mechanical Actuator (EMA) connected to the DC bus of the power distribution system in a next generation transport aircraft with the bus regulator is presented. Development of reliable power-by-wire actuation systems for both aeronautical and space applications has been sought recently to eliminate hydraulic systems from aircraft. Aircraft

engineers have tested electrohydrostatic actuators (EHAs), which combine electrical and hydraulic power, hence the

evolutionary "more electric aircraft" idea. Efforts are being made to replace

all the hydraulic systems with electrical systems, which will lead to a new technology called “All Electric Aircraft”.

Introduction:

Flight Control System

A flight control system consists of the flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkage, and necessary operating mechanism to cont4rol aircraft in flight.

Classification

Flight control systems (FCS) are classified as follows:

• Mechanical FCS
• Hydro mechanical FCS (powered flight control units (PFCU))
• Fly-by-wire FCS

Mechanical FCS:

The mechanical FCS is the most basic designs. They were used in early aircraft and currently in small aeroplanes where the aerodynamic forces are not excessive. The FCS uses a collection of mechanical parts such as rods, cables, pulleys and sometimes chains to transmit the forces of the cockpit controls to the control surfaces.

Hydro mechanical FCS (powered flight control units (PFCU)):

The complexity and weight of a mechanical FCS increases considerably with size and performance of the airplane. Hydraulic power overcomes these limitations

A hydraulic FCS has 2 parts:

• The mechanical circuit
• The hydraulic circuit

The mechanical circuit links the cockpit controls with the hydraulic circuits. Like the mechanical FCS, it is made of rods, cables, pulleys, and sometimes chains. The hydraulic circuit has hydraulic pumps, pipes, valves and actuators. The hydraulic pressure generated by the pumps in the hydraulic circuit powers the actuators. The actuators convert hydraulic pressure into control surface movements. The servo valves control the movement of the actuators. The above two-control system has a major drawback that it contains heavy mechanical circuitry, which increases the weight of the system. To overcome this drawback a new technology “MORE ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY IN AIRCRAFT” was developed. The aircraft in which this technology was used was called “MORE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT”(MEA).

When describing the MEA, flight control actuation systems can be considered to involve two main technological areas: fly-by-wire (FBW) and power-by-wire (PBW). FBW technology comprises the design, development and implementation of electronics for flight control systems. Electronic control provides flight control and actuator control functionality implemented using either centralized or distributed architectures. Distributed control systems reduce the processing load on centralized flight control computers, and offer more flexibility during system architecture development. A further benefit is the reduction in weight achieved by reducing harness size and component quantity. In recent years, technological advancement has centered on the FBW field, to the extent that FBW control systems are now the standard in today’s commercial and military aircraft. Power-by-wire (PBW) actuation is the next major breakthrough in aircraft control. Just as the fly-by-wire flight control system eliminated the need for mechanical interfaces, power-by-wire actuators eliminate the need for central hydraulic systems. Control power comes directly from the aircraft electrical system. This has several advantages. Central hydraulic systems are complicated and difficult to maintain. Removing these systems would greatly reduce the amount of support equipment and personnel required to maintain and operate current air and space vehicles. In addition, PBW actuators have the potential to be more efficient than their hydraulic counterparts. A central hydraulic system must generate and sustain significant hydraulic pressure (3,000 to 6,000 pounds per square inch) at all times, regardless of demand. PBW actuators only use electrical power when needed. Finally, PBW actuation systems can be made far more fault tolerant than those depending on a central hydraulic supply. Once a hydraulic line is compromised, it usually leads to the loss of that entire hydraulic circuit. As a result, multiple hydraulic circuits are required to maintain some level of redundancy. With a PBW system, a failed actuator can simply be switched off, isolating the problem to a single surface.

Types of PBW Actuators

There are several different types of PBW actuators, including electrohydrostatic actuators (EHA) and electromechanical actuators (EMA). EHAs use a reversible, electrically driven pumpmotor to directly pump self-contained hydraulic fluid to a piston. This drives the ram in the same fashion as a standard hydraulic actuator (Figure 1(a)). An EMA has no internal hydraulic fluid, instead using electric motors to directly drive the ram through a mechanical gearbox (Figure 1(b)). Compared to an EHA, the EMA has certain advantages. It is lighter, smaller, and less complex than an equivalent EHA because of the absence of an internal hydraulic system. Since there is no hydraulic fluid in the load path, the EMA tends to be stiffer than an equivalent EHA. The EMA tends to be more efficient because there are no windage losses or pump inefficiencies. Finally, since there is no leak potential with an EMA, it is better suited to long term storage or space applications.

Electromechanical Actuation (EMA)

An EMA uses mechanical gearing to couple an electric motor to a flight control surface. This is achieved using a rotary gearbox, and depending on the actuation method required, can include some form of rotary-to-linear conversion, such as a ball screw. Electric motors requiring a DC electrical supply are typically used, although the addition of a diode rectification stage will also allow them to operate from an AC electrical supply. Motor speed, direction, and torque translate directly to speed, direction, and load in the actuator. Figure 1 shows an EMA currently being developed by TRW for a high-power flight control application. In its basic form, the EMA is susceptible to certain single-point failures that can lead to a mechanical jam, and consequently presents complications for flight certification on certain surfaces. Additional devices can be used to mitigate against this failure mode, but in doing so, complexity, cost, and weight are increased. For these reasons, the basic EMA is not suited for primary flight control applications. However, spoiler systems and secondary actuation systems could accommodate EMA technology.

EMA system layout

Large EMA for High-Power flight controls

Baseline Power System Architecture

The proposed power distribution system is built around a 270V DC distribution bus. The typical baseline power system architecture for a next generation aircraft is shown in Fig. 1. It can be seen that the key components that control the power are the bidirectional power converters (BDCs). A bus regulator provides an interface between the starter/generator and the distribution bus. Most of the loads, including the actuators, are regulated using bidirectional power converters, which control and condition the power from the DC bus.

With the proliferation of bidirectional power converters and advanced actuators in the power distribution system, it is important to develop methods to analyze the interaction between the different subsystems. Due to the complexity of the baseline power system and the large number of subsystems, a sample power distribution system, which captures the essential features of the baseline system but is not as complicated, is introduced. The sample power system is represented as a interconnection of a source and load subsystem.

Sample Power Distribution System

The sample power distribution system is shown in Fig. 2. The source subsystem represented by subsystem 1 consists of an ideal three phase voltage source, a three-phase boost rectifier to provide the regulated 270V DC required by the DC bus. The load subsystem represented by Subsystem 2 is an electromechanical actuator used to control the secondary flight control surfaces on the aircraft. The other loads on the DC bus are modeled by a current source, or a simple resistance.

The EMA model shown in Fig. 5 is shown to include a DC motor with constant field, a ball screw transmission between the motor and the control surface, and a model of the surface dynamics. The motor voltage is controlled by a PWM bidirectional buck converter with an input filter. The EMA is controlled by a multi-loop controller, which includes a motor current, motor speed, and the ball screw position feedback loops.All of the other loads on the bus are modeled by a resistor or a current source.

Electro hydrostatic Actuation (EHA)

1. In contrast to EMA, EHA (Figure 2) uses fluidic gearing between the electric motor and the surface actuator. Hydraulic fluid provides an intermediate means of transmitting power to the surface. Here, a variable-speed electric motor (typically DC) is used to drive a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump, which in turn, powers a conventional hydraulic piston jack. Change in direction is achieved by the use of a bi-directional motor. A major advantage to this approach is that the EHA operating mode can be managed like a conventional hydraulic actuator. This approach is achieved using standard hydraulic bypass or damping valves (Figure 3); thus traditional active-standby, or active-active, actuator configurations can be readily adopted. This capability makes the EHA more suitable for primary flight control applications than the EMA. Although EHA technology reintroduces hydraulic components and fluid, it is totally self-contained          within   the        actuator assembly. Compared to traditional hydraulic actuator systems, the inconvenience   of         hydraulic disconnection from aircraft supplies and the complications of bleeding the system during reinstallation are not encountered during     maintenance.

Electrohydrostatic Actuators (EHA)

Large EHA

EHA Control Schematic

Benefits of electrically powered Actuators:

The potential benefits of electric actuation at a system level have been well publicized.

Electric actuation can offer:

• Improved aircraft maintainability:
• Fewer hydraulic components are required,
• Faster aircraft turnaround,
• Fewer spares and tools are needed,
• Improved fault-diagnosis through        built-in test (BIT).
  • Improved system availability and reliability:
  • Electrical distribution is more practical and offers system flexibility with respect to reconfiguration Ñ a capability previously difficult to achieve using hydraulics,
  • Improved mean-time-between-failures (MTBFs) through removal (electromechanical actuation or EMA) or on-demand usage   (electrohydrostatic actuation or EHA) of hydraulic components.
  • Improved flight safety Ñ in the MEA configuration, improved system safety is achieved through dissimilar actuator power supplies and subsequent avoidance of common mode failures.
  • Reduced system weight Ñ weight saving, achieved through the replacement of entire hydraulic systems, including pumps, distribution networks (pipes and fluid), and valve blocks, by electric systems.

The main benefit is the reduction of aircraft operating costs, for example, reduced fuel cost (as a result of reduced weight), and lower maintenance costs (quicker turnaround). However, before such benefits can be realized, additional work is required to improve the technology and provide the appropriate application platforms to introduce the technology into service.

Furthermore, the aircraft maintenance industry must realign its infrastructure so that it can reap the benefits of electric technologies.

Some additional benefits of both EMA and EHA actuators are:

• Low quiescent power consumption during standby operation,
• Rapid start-up response,
• Can be easily adapted for use with AC or DC electric supplies,
• Insensitive to supply frequency variation of AC electric supplies.

EHA versus EMA?

An alternative to EHAs, are ‘electromechanical actuators’ (EMAs), in which the motor torque is mechanically amplified and transmitted to the control surface using a gear set, screw or other mechanical transmission device, can be seen as an alternative. Indeed, as far as complexity, weight, reliability and maintenance requirement are concerned, EMAs are potentially more attractive than EHAs, at least for low power applications. In particular, all hydraulic technology relevant problems are obviously eliminated from the EHA configuration. However, in the three following areas EHAs are still preferable to EMAs:

?The jamming probability of an EMA used in a primary flight control application is difficult to predict and substantiate from existing in-service experience. Jamming probability of an EHA, can be directly assessed from the current servo control experience, and shown as ‘extremely improbable’ if properly bypassed. In contrast, the jamming probability of mechanical systems incorporating hundreds of gear teeth and screw mechanisms is questionable and present-day experience in secondary flight control applications may not be directly transferable to primary flight controls, due to very different duty cycles in particular

Wear of the mechanical transmissions components may result in control surface ‘free-play’ or other non-linearities, which may generate unacceptable limit cycles

?The introduction of an EHA in parallel with regular servo control in the basic more-electric architecture described above is easier than an EMA. EHAs can easily be made reversible in standby mode, they can incorporate identical damping devices to those currently used for flutter protection, and they can be built with many components common with the adjacent servo control such as the piston, cylinder, associated position transducer or the accumulator. In an obvious move to spread the technical as well as financial risk, Airbus has called on the talents of several companies for the design, production and supply of the many actuators on this mammoth aircraft. Specifically, the A380 aileron and elevator EHAs, as well as rudder EBHAs are purchased from Goodrich, while Messier-Bugatti will supply the associated EHA pumps. Meanwhile, the spoiler EBHAs are from Liebherr, which supplies its own pumps. Phil Hudson, Goodrich VP engineering for actuation systems notes: “The electronic EHA concept can also be designed to serve more functions than simply motor control. It can serve as a smart actuator controller in its own right and be part of a distributed control system or to control a set of multiple actuators. Another benefit is that this distributed technology puts intelligence local to the actuation elements in a control system and can substantially reduce harness weight and improve fault detection and isolation.”

Maintenance benefits are also substantial. Power-by-wire EHA actuation units are line-removable with only mechanical and electrical connections to the aircraft, which eliminates the need to refill or bleed systems of hydraulic fluids as is required with central hydraulics. Since power-by-wire actuators are self contained and remotely located at the surfaces, the area exposed to damage is greatly reduced. Additionally, power-by-wire actuators can be designed as position sensitive, which means that the actuators provide only the flow and pressure necessary to move and hold the actuator in a desired

position. Conventional central-hydraulic systems are configured to produce continuous pressure. Flow is metered at each actuator, which can lead to a large consumption of power and generate unwanted heat. William Schley, R&D supervisor, Parker Aerospace, Controls Systems Division explains that EHAs only consume power on demand.  Specifically, they consume power in proportion to the power delivered to the load. In contrast, a conventional EVSV-equipped hydraulic servoactuator consumes power in proportion to output speed, allocating power to output load as needed, with the remainder of the power being dissipated through pressure drop (heat) across the main control valve. Whilst hydraulic actuators become more efficient the more they are loaded, loads are typically low during most of a flight.” Another important advantage of electric actuators is survivability. Ballistic or explosive damage to an electric power distribution system or actuator usually does not cause loss of function of that entire channel, particularly if the damage is peripheral. In a hydraulic system, depending on its design, even a small leak can cause a major loss of function and/or fire. Although some electric actuators contain

hydraulic fluid, the system as a whole is still usually more survivable. For now, these more advanced failure management functions are being provided by the EHA and its variants. EHA combines the best of electric actuation and conventional hydraulics for a hybrid design approach, which is more fault tolerant than most current EMAs. Moreover, EHAs are mechanically simple, and immune to gear train jams. The typical long-term storage capability for EHA is 10 years plus.

Next-Generation---All-Electric Aircraft:

The “All-Electric” aircraft is a concept that emerged in the 1970s and has engendered a large amount of research activity. An all-electric engine, which could replace current aero gas turbines, would drive all accessories electrically, via a distribution network, from motor/generators embedded in the engine spools. Extending the function of the motor/generators to include service as active magnetic bearings would facilitate deletion of the oil system. The all-electric concept thus offers a huge scope for both engine and airframe reconfiguration and operational improvements, with studies indicating benefits of overall weight reduction, increased reliability, easier maintainability, reduced operating costs (including reduced fuel burn), and enhanced safety.

Conclusion:

Beginning with the scenario of a single hydraulic power supply replaced by an electric one, it is possible to establish the relativity and scale for the changes required in the migration toward the “All-Electric” aircraft concept. On a small civil airliner, typically a minimum of five electric actuators would be needed to provide one lane of electrical control for the primary flight control surfaces. If all hydraulic systems were converted to electric, in excess of 20 electric actuators would be needed to provide complete control of all primary and secondary flight control surfaces. The consequential increase in electrical power demand has major implications for electrical power generation and distribution systems. Thus, a significant amount of work is still needed to address the consequences of distributing many electrical actuators around an aircraft, and the consequential start-up, steady state, and peak demands required of aircraft electrical power supplies.

It is clear that the migration to electric actuation systems is affecting both civil and military markets. As described previously, the replacement of a single hydraulic system by an electric substitute is a major step in the transition to all-electric technologies. It is quite evident that the demands being made on aircraft generators and distribution architectures will increase considerably to meet the needs of this migration. A company named TRW has already developed products to meet the current demands envisioned by PBW and has programs to ensure that it will meet any future demands required by the all-electric aircraft. Finally, it is envisioned that once in service, electric actuator technology and electrical system architectures will improve the commercial viability and in-service reliability of the airframes to which they are fitted. These improvements will undoubtedly drive the adoption of greater levels of electric actuation on future aircraft.

References:

• Weimer J. A, “Power management and distribution for the More Electric Aircraft”, Proceedings of the30thIntersocietyEnergyConversion Engineering Conference, vol. 1, July 1995, pp. 273-277

• Technology Review Journal — Millennium Issue • Fall/Winter 2000

• ACTUATOR DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

   D. Tesar, UT Austin, Robotics Research Group April 1, 2006

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Get Six Pack Abs: Killer Tips to Burn Fat Fast

Getting six pack abs can be a challenge. Many people spend hours a week on the treadmill yet have little to show for it. If that's you, then these tips can help you turbocharge your workout, burn off that abdominal fat, and actually spend less time at the gym.

The number one mistake people make when doing aerobic exercise is working out at a steady state. Often, people start running on a treadmill or exercising on an elliptical trainer for 20-30 minutes. When they get no results, they simply crank up the difficulty level on the treadmill or they extend the length of their aerobic workout.

Yet if you work out at a constant pace, you will often find that even after going 60 minutes a day, 6 days a week, your abdominal fat just won't burn off.

The problem is that when we exercise at a steady state, our bodies adjust to the level of difficulty, and any fat burning is minimized. In order to increase the rate of fat loss, you need to mix up your aerobic routine and continually keep your body guessing.

To do this, try interspersing periods of high intensity exercise with periods of lower intensity exercise. You can run (or work out on the the elliptical trainer) for 1 minute at a low intensity and then go all-out for 30 seconds. Repeat this cycle 5-7 times and include 5 minutes to warm up and 5 more minutes to cool down.

The whole routine should take you 20 minutes or less, and you really only need to do it for 2-3 days a week. As always, make sure you warm up properly beforehand, and check with your doctor before you start the program - especially if you have any history of heart problems.

In addition to this aerobic exercise, add resistance training (weight lifting) for an even bigger metabolic boost. I recommend looking into slow lifting. There is an excellent book on the subject titled The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution, by Frederick Hahn and Michael and Mary Dan Eades. In this book, they describe how you can work out for 30 minutes a week and see incredible results, both in terms of muscle gain and weight loss.

The combination of variable rate aerobic exercise and slow lifting can yield great results. You can burn fat faster than ever before, build muscle, get ripped abs, and look great - all while spending only a couple hours a week at the gym.

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How To Really Burn Fat

I’m sure you’ve seen it. I hope you didn’t buy it. It is the fat burning belt that you strap to your waist made famous by infomercials at 1am. This commercial features hard-bodied models lounging by the pool and watching tv while wearing their magic belt. Apparently it just melts the pounds away. Actually it is basically a belt with little heating elements in it that does little but cause discomfort and sometimes burns, while making you feel foolish for buying it. If you fell into this trap, I’m sorry. But there is hope if you’re looking for real help with burning fat. They are called thermogenic fat burners.

So what is a thermogenic fat burner? It is a dietary supplement that basically increases your body’s metabolism, your body’s internal fat burning engine. As your metabolism increases, your body uses fat to keep its metabolism going. This creates a cycle that helps to burn up excess fat deposits and also increases energy. With extra energy you’ll be able to exercise more and burn even more fat.

There are different types of thermogenic fat burners. While all of them try to boost metabolism through different combinations of ingredients, many of them can actually be harmful as these ingredients vary widely. Many use caffeine in relatively high doses to accomplish some kind of metabolic increase, but come with many harmful side effects. These include jittery nerves, inability to sleep, anxiety, and constricted vessels (not to mention addiction). Constricted vessels are particularly damagaing because they inhibit your body from receiving the benefits of the ingredients in the supplement. Try to avoid the type of thermogenic fat burners that rely on lots of caffeine.

Stick to the type of thermogenic fat burners that provide a variety of antioxidants with herbs and nutrients. It is possible to achieve all that you need from this type of supplement with natural ingredients. Good additions to a thermogenic fat burner include, Hoodia, Green Tea, Guarana Extract, Bitter Orange Extract, Ginger Root Powder, Astragalus Powder, and Eleuthero Root. These ingredients boost endurance, elevate mood, increase energy, suppress hunger, increase metabolism, stimulate metabolic rate, and promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

A good thermogenic fat burner can actually deliver the kind of results that infomercials pretend to deliver with a heated belt. By taking these supplements regularly, you’ll be able to upgrade your body to a fat burning machine while enjoying the added benefit of herbal ingredients that provide positive side effects like heightened energy levels and enhanced immune function. It is surprising how much easier it can be to choose a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, when you can rely on the diet suppressing qualities of a good thermogenic fat burner. When you’re hungry all the time, you’re much more likely to eat the kind of food that gets you into trouble. This way, you’ll have the power to choose what you want to eat when you want to eat it, and truly watch the pounds melt away!

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Cycling Fitness – Put Your Own Spin on It!

You have to spin it to win it!

If you have never tried a spinning class, or used a spinning bike at the gym, you may be missing a trick!

When I first heard someone mention they had joined a spinning class, I thought, that sounds a bit soft.

At that point, I totally dismissed spinning as being for those who like to take it easy. Not for hardcore trainers like me.

As the years went by, hardcore was replaced by something not so hard! Softcore perhaps?

I had just returned to the bike after many years absence, and was looking for some training routines online.

I came across some mp3 downloads for cycling workouts, and thought I would give them a whirl.

I found, that on the normal stationary bike, I struggled with the lifts. These are when you have to come up out of the saddle, before returning to a seated position. The handlebars don’t seem to help support you. Maybe it is the position of them, the type of bike I used, and the fact they are fixed.

I transferred to a spinning bike, and found my new gym friend.

The spinning classes had stopped at my gym, so I was on my own.

 As I write, my gym is being extended and spinning is back.

Spin classes are still very popular, and are a great way to train. You follow the instructor and listen to their music and their instructions. They may tell you to increase resistance, go faster, stand up, sit down and how hard or how easy you should do it.

You can work to your own abilities, but shouldn’t cheat too much. You are only cheating yourself. When the instructor tells you to increase your resistance or speed, just try your best.

You will need to take a towel and a drink with you, as it does get sweaty. Padded shorts or a gel seat can make life a little more comfortable.

You will want to check with your fitness centre first regarding the type of spinning you will be doing. Some tend to do more of a cycling based routine. Normally this type of instructor will be from a cycling background.

Some do more of an aerobic session, with different upper body movements thrown in.

Some will concentrate on strength, with plenty of hill climbs, and some will be more speed orientated with plenty of sprints.

In my opinion, a mixture of both would be best. Even if you have to join more than one class.

Variety is the spice of life, and so it should be in your training. Keep your body guessing and it will respond.

Spinning classes, and indeed spinning alone listening to an instructors mp3 download, is 100% more preferable than trying to get a decent workout on a stationary bike, in a busy gym!

Having someone to guide you, someone to encourage you, someone to push you, ensures you remain motivated throughout your session.

After a couple of weeks, your quads will not ache as much. Your backside will have got used to the saddle, and you will be surprised how far you have come on a bike that doesn’t move!

If you are looking to improve your fitness, whether you are a beginner, or an experienced trainer, you will find spinning has a lot to offer.

As with any new or increased activity, it is a good idea to consult your medical professional beforehand.

Keep spinning!

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After many years, struggling to keep his weight under control, the author, because of injury, started to cycle. He found that he became a lot fitter in a relatively short period of time.
He lost weight and found his fitness levels for Badminton were the best they had been for years.
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