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My teapots and vintage kitchen ware collection is up on the loft and will stay there untill I have a place of my own.
The Government Accountability Board held a required public demonstration to allow the public the opportunity to test the functionality of the machines used in voting. This was in response to reports of various problems such as frozen screens and the skewing of ballot marks making them unreadable. This meeting was held in small room in an unmarked building miles from the capitol. Unfortunately, the GAB representatives were not prepared for people to actually show up nor were they prepared for people to ask questions regarding the integrity of our voting system.
They introduced two machines. The first was the DS200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator. Voters fill out their ballot and insert it into the machine. It then tells you that you have voted. Election Systems Software explains that this machine "accumulates and transmits votes directly from the polling place". There is no other type of confirmation on the voter's vote.
The second was the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal. This machine has numerous features to assist handicapped voters in marking their ballot. I was especially impressed with the SNP feature which allows voters who use Sip-and-Puff technology to do so to mark their ballot autonomously.
Unfortunately, the primary concern of many who showed up, was not the marking of the ballots but rather the use of systems which require software and computers to tally votes, which are hackable, changeable, and penetrable.
The 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum community gathered to mark the opening of the Mountain Functional Fitness Facility here on post. The MFFF is just one part of a broad based effort by the Command Staff to improve fitness facilities and options for our Soldiers and Families.
This antique Singer Sewing Machine had been part of my fashion collection sine the mid 1980. It is people powered!
This is her bath. Need I say more? Cabinets built, finished and installed by Brendan Donovan Furniture & Cabinet Co.
scan of old Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound newspaper ad (I'm sure the principal ingredient was alcohol)
Functional Histology 2e was recently awarded the Best Designed Tertiary and Further Education Book at the prestigious 58th Australian Annual Book Design Awards.
We asked students to check out a sample chapter and tell us which was their favourite image was and why. Overwhelmed by the thoughtful and interesting entries we received, it was hard to pick a winner!
Here are some of the amazing entries we recieved!
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24’ high x 32’ long x 20’ wide. San Francisco Main Library, Periodicals
Reading Room, 4th and 5th floor and Atrium Space, San Francisco,
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Kettlebells – A Functional Exercise For Your Body
Kettlebells are an ancient exercise system that has been used for many years by athletes and fitness enthusiasts. In the United States, there are currently more than one hundred and fifty companies that sell kettlebells for sale. There are also many clubs that offer classes using kettlebells as a means of resistance for muscle development and fitness improvement. If you’re interested in purchasing a set of kettlebells for sale, there are a few things that you will want to know before making your purchase.
Kettlebells workouts can include swings, cleans, snatches and jerks. The two kettlebell movements that are most commonly used are the swing and the clean. The swing is performed by using both hands, while the clean movement consists of swinging the bell from between your legs up in the air. Kettlebells benefit both the arms and the legs in terms of muscular development.
In order to properly perform the clean movement, it is important to first have a good body positioning. You should be leaning forward slightly at your waist, with your shoulders and arms close to your body. From this body positioning, you should be able to comfortably grip the handles of the kettlebells. If your grip is too wide, or if you cannot grip the ball close enough to your body, the movement will not be proper.
Kettlebells workout primarily on the upper and lower body. They improve strength, endurance and core stability through their movement patterns. Kettlebells increase athletic performance by improving agility, balance and core control. They are great for developing power, yet they do not make a person “faster,” rather they improve core stability and overall movement patterns. Kettlebells are great for bodybuilders, but should not be included in a beginner gym.
Kettlebells are excellent for improving cardiovascular fitness, but they can also be used for fat loss. Kettlebells work your heart because of the inherent energy force and momentum they create in your body. Kettlebells work your body to get stronger, faster, and more explosive. This is one of the best reasons to incorporate kettlebell training into your fitness routine. They are great for building both your strength and your cardio.
Kettlebells are a unique piece of fitness equipment because of their tremendous benefits and unique mechanics. Kettlebells are great for any level of athlete because they train multiple joints at once, and through their many movements, work the entire body. Kettlebells are an effective solution to traditional weight lifting, because they not only improve overall strength and fitness, but also give you increased flexibility, and allow for more efficient use of your body’s natural movements during your workouts.
Kettlebells are primarily used as a single-arm overhead press, or as a multi-joint overhead press with one arm in each hand. The primary movement of kettlebells works the large muscle groups in your chest and back, while isolation exercises target the smaller muscles in your arms, shoulders, abs, etc. Kettlebells allow for total body training, which is why they are so effective in building solid stamina, cardiovascular fitness, and overall energy. Kettlebells are excellent for improving strength, power, endurance, and coordination. Kettlebells also improve your core stability, which is essential to maintaining proper body alignment and balance.
Kettlebells have evolved from an ancient strength and conditioning device to a functional piece of exercise equipment that’s designed to target multiple joints and multiple muscles at once. Kettlebells have been proven to reduce body fat, and to increase muscle size and strength. Kettlebells allow for total body conditioning through a well-developed set of muscle groups, and can be a highly effective workout tool. So if you’re looking for a way to get in shape without getting bored, try a kettlebell workout. You’ll not only find it interesting, but you’ll begin to love doing it.
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