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Move your hips to the rhythm of the traditional dances of the islands of Jamaica

Music and dancing are two elements of Jamaican culture that you should consider experiencing during your visit to the island. Many original dances in Jamaica are of African origin and Jamaicans love to dance. The island’s traditional dances bear a striking resemblance to African dances, but the newer dance moves are more global and infuse hip-hop, jazz, and other international dance forms.

The most popular and traditional dance is the “Kumina”, which originated in West Africa. This style of dance is predominantly found in the parishes of St. Thomas and St. Mary and is also known as “Kalunga” or “Kaduunga”.

Kumina features a slow advance of the feet (or the kongo gait), a steady, but often subtle, advance of the hip with the rib cage and arms moving against the hip, followed by wild twists and sudden rests, all signaled by the main drum. The dominant elements of Kumina are dance, music, spiritual possession, healing, and the use of herbs.

The drums used in the dance are the Kbandu, which provides the basic rhythms, and “Playing Cast”, the main drum. These go along with candles, graters, shakas, and catta sticks, played on the back of the drum. According to Jamaica Journal, Volume 10, No.1, “Linguistic evidence cites Kongo as a specific ethnic source for the ‘language’ and possibly the music of Kumina.” There are Congolese words in some of Kumina’s songs performed in Jamaica, which shows Jamaica’s connection to Africa.

A Kumina session involves dancing and drumming of two natures. Bailo is more public and less sacred, where the songs are sung mainly in the Jamaican dialect. Country is more African in nature and is a serious dance involving two leaders, a man and a woman. Leaders must be able to control zombies or spirits and assume their leadership positions after careful training in their eating habits, ritual procedures, dances, rhythms, and songs of a variety of spirits, led by a king or “captain. previous”. “and queen or” mother “.

Jamaica has a vibrant Kumina dance group called the Port Morant National and International Kumina Dancers. The group has been around for as long as most group members can remember, including Bernice Henry, who states, “The group has been around since I was born. My grandmother was an elderly African woman. My mother passed it on and I passed it on to our friends. sons “. Bernice says the group is made up of about twenty members, and sometimes they have to form smaller groups, depending on the occasion.

Other traditional folk dances are Dinki Mini, Quadrille, Bruckins, Mento, Maypole, and Junkunoo. The Dinki Mini / Minnie Gerreh is a type of dance that is usually performed on the eastern tip of the island, although Gerreh is from the west. This dance is said to be performed when an individual from the community dies, and the dancers perform this dance in celebration of the person’s life.

Ettu / Etu is practiced primarily in Hannover by people claiming Yoruba ancestry; this type of dance is normally performed at weddings, parties, nine nights and forty nights. The Nago dance is a Westmoreland-based dance that is similar to the Etu, mostly practiced in dances. Buru / Burru is a variant of John Kunnu, believed to be a fertility masked ball.

Jamaica is indeed a culture of dance and dancers! Make sure you feel the rhythm too and learn a few dance steps the next time you visit.

The Great British Aikido Controversy

The Aikido Controversy is now part of British Aikido History. It was a long and difficult fight to protect the true history of British Aikido from the false claims of Mr. Jack Poole and the British Aikido Board. Sport England fully exonerated Henry Ellis. The BAB was ordered to give Henry Ellis a full public apology after admitting that Mr. Poole had received an award for APALCARLO. The BAB also admitted that Mr. Poole could only substantiate his story starting in 1968.

Controversy

(Why so much controversy?)

Two years ago I received a circular, through the British Aikido Board, inviting me to the seminar celebrating Mr. Jack Poole’s “47 Years in Aikido”. At the time, this would have placed Mr. Poole as the first Aikido in the UK in 1952. This is a very serious and offensive statement to those like myself and others who participated in the birth of British Aikido and its subsequent promotion. So why the controversy? Mr. Poole was an immediate beginner at my Dojo in Slough, Berks, in 1968. You don’t have to be a nuclear scientist to calculate that 1968 from 2000 is 32 years (not 47 years). However, the British Aikido Board in their wisdom refused to respond to my subsequent complaint, against Mr. Pooles’ claim, and at the 2000 National Seminary awarded him a bronze samurai statue to celebrate his “40+ years of Aikido “.

The article that follows details these events and has been developed as they unfolded.

Yours in Budo

Sensi Henry Ellis

To learn about the history of British Aikido, read Sensei Ellis’s article “Positive Aikido” in “Fighting Arts International”.

The final analysis

On February 29, 2000, Sensei Ellis sent an official letter of complaint to the British Aikido Board, the letter was addressed to the secretary of the British Aikido Board, Ms S Timms, subsequently Ms Timms organized a meeting in “The Hut” with Sensei Foster, Ellis, Eastman and Ms. Timms herself to discuss the issues detailed in the letter. It was surely agreed that no one had heard of Mr. Poole before he was a beginner at Sensei Ellis’s dojo in 1968.

At the British Aikido Board meeting on 23 September 2000, the British Aikido Board executive denied receiving the “official complaint” when Sensei Derek Eastman raised the matter. If the executive of the British Aikido Board did not receive the letter, why? It was as a result of this letter that the previous meeting took place, so I will ask the question again, why was this important official letter that directly affects the history of British Aikido not presented to the entire executive committee?

In summary, the evidence against Mr. Poole that was offered to the British Aikido Board:

Sensei Ellis does not have one photo of Poole as a rookie in 1968, but several.

Both photographs clearly show Mr. Poole as a beginner and were taken in 1968.

A video taken in 1968, clearly showing Mr. Poole as a beginner.

Witnesses of these dates:

Chiba sensei

Ellis sensei

Eastman sensei

Goodwin sensei

Staverou Sensei

Students of that time.

When a senior member of the British Aikido Board asked Mr. Poole “Jack, when and where did you really start your Aikido?”, Mr. Poole’s response was “errgh, I really can’t remember when I started”.

Based on that short statement, the British Aikido Board awarded Mr. Poole a beautiful samurai statue to celebrate our new leader.

Once again, I repeat that the only reason the controversial article was placed on our website is not malicious, but simply to protect the true history of Aikido in the UK.

As of today, October 13, 2000, we have not yet received any advice from an attorney on any threatened action. We intend to keep the article on our website and if Ms. Timms and Mr. Poole wish to disprove the truth, we patiently await their legal response to turn the hard facts into fiction.

Jack poole

And his coming

“Celebration of 47 years of Aikido”

By Henry Ellis Sensei

Controversy

Recently, I received a letter from the British Aikido Board, enclosing the usual documents from a previous general meeting, among the papers was an A4 size photo of Mr. Poole, inviting everyone to the previous celebration, including myself. The content of the poster was of great concern to many others and to me who shared the birth of Aikido in Great Britain. If you have not read my story in “Fighting Arts International” No 93, and Aikido Today Magazine No 36, they are on this web page.

Why all this worry?

As I have said before, the history of Aikido in the UK is very well documented. Kenshiro Abbe Sensei introduced Aikido in 1955, his first student was Ken Williams Sensei (see Aikido Today Magazine # 43). Out of that first group of selected students, the only ones who survived are Williams sensei, Haydn Foster sensei, and myself, Henry (Harry) Ellis. Williams sensei was appointed a national Aikido coach in the UK, and I was an assistant national coach.

During those great early years, we traveled all over the British Isles, also to France and Belgium.

If we are to believe 47 year old Mr Poole’s claim of Aikido then this would place him in the 1952/3 era, this is two years before Kenshiro Abbe sensei’s arrival in the UK. None of the early teachers had ever heard of Mr. Poole, that is until Mr. Poole joined my “beginner class” in 1967/8 at my dojo in Slough, Berkshire.

Take a look at the photos in both magazines, you will see a man with a bald head and a long beard, who is unmistakably Mr. Poole. Is it not conceivable that since I was a 3rd dan at the time I would have realized that this “beginner” had about 15 years of previous training, and the fact that Mr. Poole was with my beginners for about three years, he wouldn’t have told me.

I have a book in the final stages of preparation in the United States titled “Positive Aikido, 45 Years of Traditional Teachings.” Arthur Lockyear, the foremost Aikido writer, is also collecting information on the history of “Aikido in the UK”. I also understand that Sensei Williams is also preparing something along the same lines.

Once a fellow Aikidoist has read the history of our Aikido, you may realize why the few of us left from the early days are so protective of its origins.

Prior to this 47 year old claim, Mr. Poole has always chosen to totally ignore me and my existence when attending British Aikido Board meetings. You may feel that if you ignore me, you may ignore your true story.

During the time that Mr. Poole was in my beginner class, he was always a good student and I never remember any problems or concerns. I am also not concerned about the impersonation of O’Sensei by Mr. Poole in the poster I received, nor do I envy the fact that he is the only person I know of who has earned a “Budo” rating. However, I have serious concerns for the true principles of Aikido and, more importantly, its survival as a credible Martial Art.

The celebration planned by M Poole will take place in April. I have written to Mrs Shirley Timms, secretary of the British Aikido Board, to ask the British Aikido Board to authenticate Mr Pooles’ claim. Ms. Timms told me this would take some time. I suggested that now was the right time, before he committed to the “celebration.”

On Saturday March 11, 2000, I traveled to Birmingham with sensei Derek Eastman’s son (the fourth survivor of the 1950s), Mark. This was the first time he attended a general meeting of the British Aikido Board, he couldn’t believe how the proceedings were.

Arriving at the meeting, Ms Timms rushed to get ahead of everyone else, I can only assume that I will let President Toni Davies know that I was here to speak on agenda item 11, which was any other matter. This is the only time you can bring any other issue to the attention of the board.) After sitting in the meeting for almost 3 hours, we finally got to item 11, any other business, and as soon as I got to my feet, the president called the meeting to a close. I asked to be allowed to speak and Bill Smith Sensei, one of the most respected men in Aikido, shouted “Let the man speak” and again “Let the man speak.” This is an abuse of privilege that we have never seen before on the British Aikido Board. I was denied permission to speak and raise the matter of Mr. Poole. I am told that Mr Poole claims to have trained in France and that he has a letter from O’Sensei. In those early days, we also trained in France, we still have contacts in France, so it would be possible to verify this statement. With reference to O’Sensei’s letter, I have no comment.

In its rush to drop agenda item 11, the board also omitted the last item on the agenda, which was the date of the next meeting.

By protecting Mr. Poole from what would have been a simple matter of authenticity, the British Aikido Board has accepted his claim to rewrite the history of British Aikido and has given it its full approval.

When I do an Aikido exhibition, I always use a couple of beginners to try to encourage other people to join in, I have an 8mm film turned into video that clearly shows Mr. Poole in 1967/8 as a beginner.

Addition:

AIKIDO in the UK

The origins and history of Aikido in the UK began with its introduction by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei in 1955 and its first student was Sensei Ken Williams. A small select group of Dan degrees developed around Sensei Williams at the Abbe School of Budo, Hillingdon Middx.

Aside from Sensei Williams, there are only four survivors from those early days, Sensei Foster, Ellis, Reynolds, and Eastman. When Sensei Foster and I were training at the “HUT” in the 1950s, I’m sure none of us thought that we would continue to participate in Aikido 45 years later. Sensei Williams always had great faith in the future of Aikido, often telling me that Aikido would become the most popular martial art in the UK, and that all of Dan’s early grades would one day be full-time professional teachers. The promotion of Aikido in those early days was such a struggle that, although I was as passionate about Aikido as Sensei Williams, I must admit that I did not share his vision.

The early history of British Aikido is colorful with many anecdotes, as early teachers tried to promote Aikido. Now, after 45 years, those four originals are still teaching and promoting Aikido.

After all these years, I (Henry Ellis) still feel as passionate and dedicated as I did in those early days. I have always had a strong and positive approach to Aikido and I know that the other teachers and I are very proud of our history and our small part in developing what was once just a vision of Sensei Williams. Today that vision is now a reality.

I trust that any true Aikido student will know that I care little about my own promotion, but only about the Protection and Promotion of the Martial Art of Aikido to which I have dedicated most of my life.

Yours in Budo,

Advantages and disadvantages of a handyman franchise

A handyman business is one of the most lucrative businesses in the country, and even the world, mainly because most people do not have the means or the time to repair and maintain their homes. Even if you are a small handyman service provider, you are assured of a regular and steady flow of projects because there are more than 100 million homes in the country.

Even if there are many home improvement and DIY books on home repair and maintenance, many still enlist the services of their local handyman for minor and major repairs because they don’t have to do the work themselves. The need for handyman services is expected to increase even further in the future due to the growing elderly population and the growing number of people with double incomes.

If you just want to get into the $ 30 billion handyman industry, but don’t have the experience to open your own store, then you can choose to try a handyman business franchise. When franchising a business, it is not necessary to think of a business idea and even a business formula.

Benefits of franchising a handyman business

The most obvious advantage of entering the handyman industry is its growth prospect. As mentioned above, the potential for the handyman industry is expected to grow in the future. Most people will want to invest their money in a business or industry that is trustworthy and has a good chance of success.

If you want to reduce the risk of failure, business franchises are for you. A handyman franchise, or any business franchise for that matter, will provide you with extensive training and support to help you be successful. Since royalty rates are based on the performance of franchisees, the company or business that you will franchise will want you and your business to prosper and succeed.

When you buy a franchise, you are basically paying for the right to use a business model, system, name, credibility, and brand or trademark of a company. So you don’t need to think about creating your own brand. Also, people will tend to trust your business more than those just starting out because they are familiar with the name and brand you carry.

Starting a business from scratch is a long and tedious process because you have to create your own model, name and system. However, if you buy a franchise, you can start almost immediately after paying the franchise fee and obtaining all the necessary government permits.

From day one, the company whose business franchise you are buying will be there to help you from finding the perfect place to set up your store to hiring employees.

Disadvantages of franchising a handyman business

One of the main disadvantages of buying a franchise is the cost. You will almost always need more money to buy a franchise than to start your own business. In addition to the generally high franchise fees, you must also pay monthly or annual royalty fees for as long as you are a franchisee.

If you are someone who wants maximum freedom to run your business, then franchising is not for you. If you buy a handyman franchise, you must adhere to the rules and regulations. Most of the time, non-compliance with the rules will result in the revocation of your franchise.

Franchising a business, whether it is a handyman business or not, is not for everyone. So you really need to consider your personality and leadership style, even before paying a franchise fee.

Granite: aesthetics and functionality in one

Granite is one of the most widely used countertop materials. Granite conveys the impression of elegance, durability and quality. It can be used efficiently for buildings, sidewalks, bridges, monuments, and even in our homes.

At home, you can often see granite in kitchen and bathrooms as they are durable and easy to clean, as well as very decorative and beautiful. However, they have more uses than just being kitchen and bathroom countertops.

Countertops and Boards

This is the most common use of granite that we see. They can be used on kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops, bar counter, vanity countertops, and some even fireplace mantels. The type of granite that is used for countertops is called biotite-granite. Granite is the common choice for countertops as they look shiny and modern after polishing. They also come in a variety of decorative yet stylish colors like pink, black, gray, white, and even brown. They are very easy to clean and resistant to heat and humidity.

Splashing

Another great way to use granite at home is to make a granite backsplash. Using a granite backsplash in your kitchen gives it an extra touch of elegance that will match your granite countertops. Since it is able to resist humidity, it is a perfect barrier between the wall and the humidity common in a kitchen.

Granite tiles

The use of granite tile is another common use of granite in our home. It can be used as a kitchen or bathroom tile in conjunction with a wall panel creating a sleek, high-gloss space. It can also be cut into many sizes and designed as ceramic tile.

Granite floors

If you are a meticulous person and are bothered by stains on the floor left by spills, granite is a great choice for you as a flooring material. As well as being tough when it comes to spills and stains, it can withstand heat too. Add to the fact that it gives that classy, ​​vintage look to your home.

Sinks, door knobs, granite mantel mantels and more

You can also use granite as a replacement for your metal sinks. Granite sinks can be traditional pedestal sinks, undercounter sinks, or modern corner sinks. Granite sinks resist heat and humidity so you can be sure your home is safe.

Building stones

You can also use granite as blocks for the exterior wall of your homes. They can be rough or polished, giving your home a cozy and elegant atmosphere. They are also very sturdy and can last longer than expected. Most of the classic houses from years ago were built with granite. Think of all the other possibilities that you can make use of granite and it is sure to be as functional and durable as it is beautiful.

Goldendale Washington – Revisited

The large sign along Highway 97, south of this small town in Washington state, proudly proclaims: Welcome to Goldendale, the Golden Gate to the Evergreen State. This is a great motto to live by, and this has been the motto of the community for as long as I can remember, and it goes back a while.

I was born in Goldendale in 1953. I went to elementary school when it was still a school, now it is a church. I remember when Highway 97 used to go through the heart of the city. When we were teenagers, we used to sit on the porch of the old Hall Hotel and watch the traffic go by. This is now a vacant lot and the road runs through the outskirts of town.

There used to be a billiard room, The Club, for teenagers to hang out and learn the game in a decent environment. Jim, the owner, did not tolerate any misconduct and we knew it. We used to respect Jim because he told you how he was. Kids my age needed to hear that.

What happened to the Star Theater? We spent many afternoons and nights watching old Vincent Price movies. I actually saw my first movie there. The tingling! I still remember how scared I was. This was the place where you could hold the hand of the girl you liked. Put your arm around her and learn about dating and experience your first true love. Just like in the movies.

Hours were spent fishing for trout on the Little Klicitat River, Bloodgood Creek, and Bowman Creek. A day trip to the Columbia River 20 miles south for a picnic, fishing or swimming. Maybe go a little further west to Horsethief Lake for the day.

The days were spent lying in the sun by the pool. It has disappeared from its original location, but at least it was moved to another part of the city and not simply forgotten. Growing up here without a swimming pool is incomprehensible. At least the way I remember it.

Winters were spent ice skating on the frozen river above Little Klickitat. sledding down Fairgrounds Hill, humping behind slow-moving cars on snow-filled streets.

No, there was never a lack of entertainment growing up in Goldendale.

I remember Radke Motors, the Dodge dealership in town as a kid. Sitting in that 68 Dart GTS on the showroom floor was an incredible experience for a young man crazy about cars. A father friend of mine bought that real car and I was finally able to drive it! There was also a Chevrolet dealership there. If I remember correctly, it was called Sunset Chevrolet. I may be wrong about that. They didn’t like kids drooling over new cars in the showroom, so we didn’t go in much. There was never any Jeep dealership or Ford dealership that I remember. Now you can’t buy a new car at Goldendale.

The adults were not left out either. There was Town Tavern, The Top Hat Tavern, The Rialto Club, The Evergreen Cafe, The Simcoe Cafe, and the American Legion Hall, all within a block of each other. To sober up and eat after a night out downtown, they could meet at the Oasis Cafe on the outskirts of town. The Top Hat and The Simcoe are the only two such establishments left in the city center right now. The Simcoe is the only one in its original location.

I moved from Goldendale in 1972. The lure of a lot of money working as a welder in the Puget Sound region was too much to resist. I left the home of my youth for over 35 years while making a living in the city. My life went well, but I always missed the rhythm of life there. The memories.

Now I have returned to spend perhaps the rest of my life in this area. Die as I was born. To rest with generations of relatives.

Things have really changed here. It’s not at all how I remember it. Being in some of the same places I was almost 40 years ago is a powerful thing. As he walked through the city, many memories were rekindled. Emotions resurfaced that he had not experienced in years. Sometimes he was almost overwhelmed by the flood of memories and emotions.

I don’t think Goldendale is a worse place for a child to grow up today. Just different. From an adult point of view, things always look different. I suppose I need to meet with some of the young people, perhaps the children of relatives with whom I lost touch so long ago, and get their perspective on growing up here in the 2000s. Most likely, I am quite enlightened.

The industry has come and gone in this area. There were some boom times when aluminum manufacturing came to the region. Many well paying jobs. Then they closed and the good jobs disappeared. Goldendale Wa real estate was a hot topic for a while, although the real estate market has slowed considerably in recent years. There seems to be an influx of people of retirement age who are now Goldendale’s main real estate clients. Money from out of town people looking for a good place to retire.

The local newspaper, The Goldendale Sentinel, is often full of local real estate ads. There is no shortage of real estate for those who have money to buy. What’s in the newspaper is a dearth of help-seeking ads.

Many websites promote this city as a paradise for tourists and athletes. These are very informative websites that explain the past, present and future of this small town from a different perspective than I can. Mine are childhood memories shaken by the face of a reality forty years in the future. The old adage that “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is being tested here.

This city is steeped in Washington history. Much of this involves my great-great-grandparents and their descendants. I am historically tied to the success of Goldendale.

If any people in the United States deserve to be prosperous, this is it. That is why I have chosen to return for my golden years. I operate various websites and have given my vitamin sales page the name of the city. I just wanted to have a piece of Goldendale in the 2000s. I want to spend my money here. I want to participate as an adult, not dream as a child.

Nutrition and feeding

“Nutrition is the process of absorbing nutrients from the food you eat.”

Types of nutrition

• Carbohydrates –

Carbohydrates are nutrients that provide energy and our main source of energy. They are easily digested and broken down into glucose, which the body uses to perform its many functions. The body receives 4 calories for 1 gram of carbohydrates consumed.

Carbohydrates are grouped into

simple carbohydrates (sugar), complex carbohydrates (fiber), and starch.

and according to the glycemic index it is grouped into low, moderate and high

Glycemic index that shows a measure of how high and how fast blood sugar levels change after eating carbohydrates. The higher the glycemic index, the greater the rise in blood sugar and the longer it will take to return to normal. For a healthy diet, it is best to focus on foods with a low glycemic index and it also depends on physical work. Foods with a high glycemic index have been linked to elevated risks of heart disease and diabetes.

Requirement of carbohydrates in our diet:

Carbohydrates should account for 45% to 65% of the calories in your diet, which is approximately 225g – 325g of carbohydrates for someone on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Healthy and unhealthy sources of carbohydrates in our food:

The healthiest sources of carbohydrates are raw or minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans.

Less healthy carbohydrate sources include white bread, cakes, sodas, and other highly processed or refined foods. These elements contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss, and promote diabetes and heart disease.

• Fats –

Fats are a fundamental part of the diet. One of the energy sources and important in relation to fat-soluble vitamins.

1 gram of fat provides 37 kJ (9 kcal) of energy. Foods that contain a lot of fat provide a lot of energy.

There are different types of fat, including saturated fat and unsaturated fat.

Saturated fats are normally solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid.

A high intake of saturated or trans fatty acids can have adverse effects on health.

Foods that contain polyunsaturated fats are essential for good health and overall health. Found in seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and salmon, as well as tree nuts and canola and linseed oils.

• Fiber –

The indigestible fibrous portion of our diet essential for the health of the digestive system.

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate. Although most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules and instead passes through the body undigested. Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, which helps control hunger and blood sugar.

Fiber should make up at least 5% of your daily caloric intake. Children and adults need at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day for good health, consuming 2,000 calories a day. Fiber comes in two varieties, both of which are beneficial for your health:

• Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, can help lower glucose levels and can also help lower blood cholesterol.

• Insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve in water, can help food move through your digestive system, promoting regularity and helping prevent constipation.

• Minerals: Minerals are inorganic substances and essential nutrients that are needed in small amounts to stay healthy. Minerals do not give you energy or calories, but they are involved and help in the formation of bones and teeth. People have different requirements, depending on their age, gender, physiological status (eg pregnancy), and sometimes their health. Some minerals are needed in greater amounts than others, for example, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride. Others are required in smaller amounts and are sometimes referred to as trace elements, for example iron, zinc, iodine, fluoride, selenium, and copper.

Protein: Proteins are made by combining smaller amino acids. Proteins in the diet are known as macronutrients and provide energy (calories) to the body. There are 20 amino acids that are used to make proteins.

Since all cells and tissues contain protein, it is essential for the growth and repair of muscles and other body tissues. Hair and nails are mainly made up of protein. It also uses protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other chemicals in the body. Protein is an important component of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

Each gram of protein contains 4 calories. The Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) is set at 0.75 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for adults.

Protein sources include meat products (hamburger, fish, chicken), dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese), eggs, tofu, lentils, and soy milk.

Vitamins: Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential in very small amounts to maintain normal physiological function. Vitamins don’t give you calories or energy, but they help you stay healthy.

There are two types of vitamins: water soluble and fat soluble.

Water soluble vitamins include vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, vitamin C, biotin, and folic acid. They are not stored in large quantities in the body and any excess is lost through urine.

Water and fat-soluble vitamins play an important role in many chemical processes in the body. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K and can be stored in your body. High amounts of fat-soluble vitamins are not recommended as they can cause health problems.

• Water: water contains no calories and is not a source of fat, protein, or carbohydrates. Although pure water does not contain additional nutrients. Water is a nutrient unto itself, helping every cell in your body function properly as a vehicle for transporting other nutrients because 60 percent of the human body is made up of water.

• Water regulates body fluids

• Water helps with digestion and makes you feel full (so you eat less)

• Water prevents muscle fatigue and dehydration.

• Water supports the kidneys’ process of removing toxins from the body.

To meet the Institute of Medicine’s water consumption recommendations, men should drink about 13 cups of non-alcoholic liquids per day, while women should drink about 9 cups.

Putting your best face forward

You’ve heard the expression “Putting your best face forward.” But what does it mean? It means beginning to truly see the greatness in yourself and the greatness that you bring to the world. You only need to look at the face you presented, each smile, frown or frown to see a ‘perfect face’. Your face is the only face that looks like it. No one else has a face the same as yours, not even those who are identical twins have the same face, so you are continually showing your unique face forward.

Your face is the face you chose for this life, just as your body is the body you chose for this life. Remember that your face and body are unique and that you chose them. Your face is perfect, perfect for you and perfect for the world. The standards of Hollywood and New York models are for show, without objective substance. Who determines what is perfect? The gurus of cosmetic or clothing marketing want you to believe that there is a “perfect look.” However, their main goal is to entice you to buy your products, assuring you that buying your product will give you the perfect face or body.

There is nothing wrong with makeup, face creams, and lotions. They are important to create a total body cleanse and to make you feel like you are taking good care of yourself. However, it is important to keep perspective: you can take good care of yourself with a $ 20 bottle of face cream or lotion; the $ 50.00 bottle won’t make you look better or younger despite compelling advertising.

The key to having a ‘perfect face’ is to look in the mirror without judgment: look at your wonderful face that has faced the world; He faced all the problems and worked head-on; he has smiled under the weight of complex feelings; She has taken it seriously when life got tough and has met every challenge with grace and dignity. That is the ‘perfect face’.

Your beautiful face has endured and expressed all the emotions and feelings that have arisen throughout your journey. Your face has withstood emotional storms and has withstood the test of time. If you have any wrinkles, please bless them; because in those wrinkles are the memories of the ‘wrinkles’ that he faced in his life. Give yourself credit for getting through those tough times. Your face has led you to all of your victories and successes that you have set out to achieve.

Your face changes over time from birth to this moment, right now. However, your wonderful face contains all the moments of your life. Your face automatically bursts into a smile when you remember the ups and downs, and sometimes that smile turns into a slight trace of joy when you remember the challenges or a grimace when you remember the difficult times. Your face is the best expression of your entire life.

Your face reflects the past, the present and the future. Right now, look in the mirror and tell yourself that you love your face. Yes, tell yourself you love your face. Consider looking at your face with a new perspective and expressing gratitude for all that you have faced. Remember, it takes fewer facial muscles to smile than to frown. So, as the song says, “Smile”. Your mirror is your own ‘candid camera’ – you decide what the joke will be. You decide which face you will present: smile, grimace, joy, frown or frown.

Pet turtle care

Keeping a pet turtle has come a long way from the old plastic palm tree setups. From the common box turtle to the less common Ornate Wood Turtle to the extremely rare albino softshell, there is a turtle for every lifestyle, budget, and personality. Turtles are fascinating and peaceful pets, but their penchant for longevity means you should be prepared to devote up to thirty to forty years of care and attention to your new reptilian friend. If you’re ready to share your heart and home with one of nature’s oldest and most mysterious creatures, read on for some great pet turtle care tips.

The type of care your tortoise will require depends, for the most part, on the type of tortoise you plan to receive. While you will surely want to learn as much as you can about the specific breed of turtle that you select, there are some basic rules that apply to caring for turtles as pets, and these rules are different for the two main categories of turtles: water turtles and terrestrial. turtles To ensure the long life and happiness of your turtle, you must live to provide a comfortable and homely environment. For water turtles (such as sliders, coots, and map turtles), this means providing at least 20 gallons of space in the tank with a small “island” for basking in the sun, a heat lamp to simulate sunlight, and a light UVB to help the turtle absorb. maximum nutrients from your food. Water turtles are graceful and fast swimmers, so the more room to swim they have, the better! Land turtles (like box turtles) require plenty of room to roam with hollow logs or pots to hide in, natural vegetation, a basking area with a heat lamp, and a shallow dish of water to soak. Many people choose to keep their tortoises outside in specially designed pens. This allows the turtles not only to enjoy the outdoors, but also to hibernate in the winter as they would in the wild.

While the housing needs of tortoises and water turtles differ dramatically, their diets are quite similar. As you learn to care for a pet tortoise, you will discover that tortoises, like most people, are omnivorous. This means that you will probably add a few foods to your list! There are several varieties of pre-made “turtle food” available at pet stores, but it is best to use these products sparingly and offer your turtle a wide variety of foods. Most land and water turtles will happily eat crickets, earthworms, and snails. Water turtles love to chase feeder fish like minnows and goldfish around their tank and many also eat cooked chicken, shrimp, and tuna. Turtles also enjoy a nice salad or fruit plate from time to time. They especially like romaine lettuces (never feed them iceberg or spinach), dandelion greens, carrots, cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, and apples. Who knows! Having a turtle could help you on your way to healthier eating habits (although we probably can’t say the same for exercise).

While you may not feel like an expert in pet turtle care right now, hopefully you will have many happy years to become one! Caring for a turtle as a pet can be a unique and rewarding experience in a pet sitting culture dominated by dog ​​and cat owners. While a turtle may not greet you at the door or snuggle purring at your feet, it provides a lower-maintenance option for busy people who don’t have time for a dog or cat. At the end of a long, hard day, a turtle’s smooth, peaceful, and stress-free personality is sure to be a reassuring influence and an inspiring haven in a speed-driven society. Take time to relax, chew on a piece of fruit, and enjoy time well spent in the company of your new turtle!

Foreclosure Property Money Wells: Advice From A Certified Home Inspector

New home buyers should be extremely cautious about hidden property flaws in a foreclosed real estate purchase. Recent national real estate data reports that most real estate transactions are now part of a foreclosure process. At the same time, a significant percentage of these buyers have waived the recommended professional home inspection process. Buyers are skipping this prudent inspection process in some cases because the bank has misinformed them, and in others, that the property will only be sold “as is” and repairs will not be completed. As an experienced real estate inspector (involved in hundreds of foreclosure inspections), I can report that the “as is” rational way to forego a professional home inspection will not only cost the buyer thousands of dollars in purchase price. and repair losses, but also putting the buyer’s family at risk of undiscovered safety and environmental hazards.

Having a diligent professional inspect the home in foreclosure is just as important as inspecting a home where the owner-occupier is available, perhaps more so. Sellers and their representatives must disclose all known significant defects. But, if a foreclosed home is owned by a bank, the bank has never lived in the property, so there is likely not much information in the disclosure statements. In this situation, it is especially important to take the necessary measures to know the true state of the property. Homes generally go into foreclosure because the owner can no longer pay the mortgage payments and has moved out. As a result, maintenance and repairs are also neglected. In many cases, the landlord or tenant is angry and actually removes or destroys the main systems in the house. It is essential that buyers are aware of the condition of the structure and all major systems. Only a certified real estate inspector will provide that information.

The “as is” statement has been touted to mean that the bank will not repair any defects found. My experience is the opposite. My inspection clients have reported that banks are often liable for costly or safety-hazardous defects reported by a certified inspector. Even if the bank is unwilling to negotiate on discovered defects, the information the buyer receives from a thorough home inspection is invaluable in making an informed purchasing decision. And even if there are plans for a significant remodel, why risk discovering problems with the furnace, foundation, or structure after you close out the escrow and get to work? It’s best to eliminate any big financial, safety, and environmental surprises by reporting problems ahead of time through a detailed home inspection. The inspection process is really the only way to find out if the foreclosed property is really a good financial deal or not.

Home buyers, banks, or sellers should enlist the services of qualified inspectors who are trained and experienced in home inspection. It is also vitally important that the inspector is a certified member of a well-founded professional association such as ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). ASHI is the largest and oldest inspection association in the country. ASHI certified inspectors must adhere to CREIA’s Code of Ethics and follow the Standards of Practice developed and maintained by the Association. Recognized by national consumer associations, these Standards of Practice are considered the source of the Home Inspector Standard of Care by both the real estate and legal communities.

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monkey delta 8 wholesale brand. This is one of the most innovative and interesting pieces of electronic equipment I have ever seen in person. It is so diverse that it will appeal to the young as well as the old. A flying monkey delta 8 is one of the best items you can use to design while having fun in the kitchen. It’s perfect for entertaining, relaxing, cooking, cleaning and entertaining.

This preroll model has a lid that can be placed over the stainless steel or glass tube on top. Once you remove this lid, you can place the preroll into the bowl and turn on the light. This is a small light that comes on from underneath and illuminates the item you are prerolling with a red light.

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The first item we are going to look at is the flying monkey delta 8 preroll bottle. This is a great sized item that will store up to 2 quarts of your favorite fruit juice. This item is an economical choice because it can save you money compared to buying canned juicers or purchasing several bottles at the store. You are also going to find that it is convenient to use as you simply take it out of the bag, shake it up, add juice, shake it down and you are done! You don’t have to worry about a mess or wasted juice and you can have as much as you would like.

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Speaking of wasted juice, you will be amazed at how little you waste when you use this product. You will only need to replace the tiny red ball of foam that is in the middle of the juice. This can easily be replaced and you are only required to make one shake per day! The flying monkey delta eight can also be used for non-dairy milk, non-fruit juices, and other fruit based drinks because it has a one cup capacity.

When you are ready to get this item, you will find it is available in different sizes, colors and brands. There are many different sizes available in a variety of colors. There are green, orange, yellow, and red flying monkeys to choose from. There are also different brand names to choose from. As you look around, you will certainly find the flying monkey delta eight item that suits your personal or business needs.

In conclusion, when you purchase any type of flying monkey product from a supplier online, such as the flying monkey delta eight, you are going to be happy you did. This is an item you can use in the home or office. It is very affordable and is very easy to use. So, you are not only going to save money but you will find it to be fun as well.