Samurai Armor Part 1 The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in the form of the yoroi during the Gempei War of 1181-1185. The weight of the yoroi was around 60lb. The upper-body armor of the samurai was known as the ‘Do’. This comprised of the ‘Sode’, the suspended shoulder and upper-arm protection […]
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Organic Roses in the Flower Garden Part 1 Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is healthier for them and their environment. It is natural that you may wish to grow your roses this way also. Using the pesticides and insecticides that are usually considered to go along with growing roses and keeping
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Structured settlement may not be part of your everyday language, yet it is very important to those who have one or two dealings with an insurance company When the term structured settlement is mentioned what comes to mind is a kind of financial package designed by insurance companies targeted to compensate a policy holder or
Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 3 Flexibility is considered to be a “by product” of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often “down played” or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you consider that mobility for seniors
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Dog Training part IV – Reward and punishment Most training revolves around giving the dog consequences for his behaviour, in the hope of influencing the behaviour the dog will exhibit in the future. Operant conditioning defines four types of consequences: Positive reinforcement adds something to the situation to increase the chance of the behaviour being
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6 Tips For Managing Your Money Wisely, Part 1 Wise money management is essential for a balanced, happy life. Financial stress resulting from poor money management skills can affect our capacity to make good decisions, harm our relationships, affect physical and mental health, and ultimately to function well in life. It is no exaggeration to
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INDUSTRIAL HEMP (Cannabis sativa) Part 2 Canadian Regulations The passage of Bill C-8 in June 1996, resulted in the modification of the Canadian Drug Act decriminalizing the low () 9 tetrahydrocannabinol) ) 9 THC Cannabis, industrial hemp. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) came into force on May 14 1997 replacing the Narcotic Control
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The X Factor – Part Of A Rich TV Tradition The X Factor – part of a rich TV tradition Talent shows were popular in the UK from the 1950s to the 1990s, and shows such as Opportunity Knocks and New Faces launched the careers of many a singer, comedian and conjuror as TV personalities.
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Part 1 – Discover The Facts About Your Overweight Dog This morning you woke up and as you walked to the kitchen for coffee, you could hear your overweight dog snuffling and waddling along behind you. Whereas, what seems to be just a few short days ago, the overweight little mutt would beat you to
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Getting A Kick Out Of Different Martial Arts, Part 2 What happens when you combine techniques from the different forms of martial arts? You get what is called Mixed Martial Arts, which is also commonly known as MMA. Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of a variety of styles of the art, in which opponents
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