Month: August 2019

What You Should Know About Culinary Arts Schools

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It takes dedication to become a chef. Many people entertain the idea of becoming a chef and owning their own restaurant but few actually make this dream come true. Even fewer individuals make their restaurant a success. You may know how to chop an onion or saut some vegetables but that isn’t enough. Before you go looking into culinary arts schools, you are going to need a lot more information in order to make such an important decision.

The best culinary school can only teach its culinary students so much. There has to be a will and drive to succeed. Being a chef means checking your ego at the door, at least while you are learning. There is no such thing as a weekend off and the hours can be late. You will have to clean, cook and prepare food long before your first customer sits down to order a meal. You can expect to work holidays and work more than a forty hour week.

Culinary arts schools vary across the country and the world but if you are determined to go ahead and know what is in store for you, then you cannot go wrong with the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School offered at many campuses across the world. They have what it takes in order to teach you how to become the award winning executive chef that you want to be. The program can be found in many different states and you will not regret gaining admittance.

The programs at Le Cordon Bleu are divided into three different course programs. The Culinary Arts program, Patisserie and Baking, and Hospitality and Restaurant Management. If you can afford the time and money to attend all three programs, then you will be ahead of many culinary students in the industry who elect to just attend one program.

It is a great way to learn all facets of the industry. You will be well rounded in different cooking and baking techniques, as well as learning the skills needed to run your own restaurant.

Culinary arts schools are not cheap nor are they quick. It takes time to become an chef. You will want to choose a program that is accredited and has a high success ratio from former students.

Small factors such as these can make the difference between being a mediocre chef and being someone who commands respect from the culinary community. With hard work and determination you can get your culinary degree and perhaps be the next big television cooking star or be in command of your own five star restaurant. Good luck and try to enjoy what you are cooking!

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Only Real Martial Arts Stop Rapists

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One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law’s girlfriend got her black belt in karate…

She had her big flashy test…kicked the bag…sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on…did her kata with the appropriate “snap” in her movements…very nice.

Now, I’m not a complete jerk, so I let her have her moment. Congratulated her, hobnobbed with the karate “master”, and ate a piece of the sheet cake with little icing karate dudes on it….

That was until a couple of months later at a family graduation party when she began to tell all the girls how the type of “karate” she studies is great for fitness (ok), fun (ok), and self defense (BZZZZZ!).

I had stood what I could, but I couldn’t stands it no more…

I walked right up into the middle of the gaggling girls, singled her out and flat out asked her, “Tell me the truth…If a 225 pound man attacked and tried to rape and kill you, can you 100%, honestly say that you would know what to do? Could you save your own life?”

There was a deathly quiet pause as every single girl in the room visualized that horrible situation in their own minds. Then came the same answer I’ve heard from every single women martial artist I’ve ever met in my life who doesn’t train with us…

“Ummm…I guess not.”

Here in the United States there seems to be a government agency looking into just about every consumer industry in an effort to protect people from scammers, hucksters, and other assorted con men or corporate swindle.

Unfortunately, for women who are looking for a martial arts style that will provide them with a way to defend themselves, there is no government agency licensing or even looking into instructors or the proven effectiveness of the claims.

Therefore there is an over abundance of inexperienced, untrained, liars who claim they are teaching self-defense. These frauds will often teach a style that sounds and perhaps even looks good on the mat, but lacks any value in real combat.

Moreover, dealing with criminal rapist scum is no time for a woman to find out that her “training” was really just cardio kickboxing in disguise… So share the following information with a woman you care for.
Examining the profiles of rapists gives incite into a dangerous enemy.

The Power-assertive rapist considers himself manly and is the one most likely to commit date rapes. This type makes up 44% of rapists and will try to con a victim and gain her trust, but will have no problem using whatever level of physical force he needs to take control.

The Anger-retaliatory rapist hates women and will look to brutalize and punish them. He looks for targets of opportunity and will most likely beat you unconscious then commit rape. This animal makes up 33% of rapists and is easily enraged.

Power-reassurance rapists account for 21% of rapes and often spies on or stalks his victims since he lacks the confidence to have a normal relationship with women. In his twisted fantasy, he sees himself and the victim as lovers, and will force her to wear lingerie and kiss her while seeing the attack as lovemaking. However, using violence is not out of the question if it comes down to making a woman give in to his demands.

The Anger-excitation is the worst of the lot. A sexual sadist, this sick bastard only makes up 5% of all rapists. He has his attacks preplanned and victims can be women he knows or just spots haphazardly on the street. He derives sexual pleasure from inflicting pain and will tie up, gag and torture women for days on end. So vile is this creature that he will even film or photograph his victims so he can relive the attacks. He is the hardest to catch of the group because he usually kills his victims when he’s through.

During an attack your mind will be racing and you won’t be thinking clearing about what kind of rapist you are dealing with and what approach to take, but what all experts agree on is that a “properly trained” woman who fights back early DOUBLES their chance of escape…AGAINST ANY SIZE OR STRENGTH ATTACKER.

The Department of Justice reported that 93,934 women were forcibly raped in 2005 (They’re still calculating ’06)…These numbers are completely unacceptable as women can and should know how to defend themselves.

In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety is listed right after breathing and eating. Personal protection is too important to be left to the police alone, or to depend on others for help.

Teaching and learning a martial art is ok as it has plenty of redeeming physical, cultural, social, & mental benefits. However, what people (especially women) need to understand, is that 99% of martial arts are NOT legitimate methods of self-defense.

Nutritious Ingredients That Are Good During Martial Arts Training

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For the best performance, an engine needs a fuel tuned to its specific needs. The same is true for the human body, and there are many foods that are great for martial arts training. Strength, dexterity, and mental acumen can all be sharpened with the right balance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, giving a martial artist a boost in performance.

Bananas: They come in their own wrapper, and if that wasn’t benefit enough, bananas provide the body with potassium, a nutrient that a martial artist loses quickly when sweating through a rigorous workout routine. Electrolytes help maintain muscles and nerves when they’re put under stress, and potassium is a key electrolyte. The carbohydrate sugar in bananas can be digested easily, for a quick energy boost.

Water: Everyone knows by now that water lost through sweat needs to be replenished, but a properly hydrated body is essential before the martial arts workout even begins. Water carries nutrients, is the body’s cooling system and keep muscles functioning at their optimal performance levels. When fully hydrated, the muscles can stretch further, and the chance of cramping is heavily reduced. The benefits of hydration to a martial artist can not be overlooked.

Oatmeal: This breakfast staple has shown potential to reduce cholesterol, but what makes it great for a martial artist is its ability to fuel a workout. Oatmeal is low on the glycemic index, which means it can provide constant energy over a long period of time by breaking down slowly and letting your body release insulin in smaller doses. Avoid adding extras like sugar or syrup, which can cause insulin to spike, leaving you drained of energy early in your training.

Avocados: The body requires fats to work as efficiently as possible. The best way to deliver those fats is in a healthy nutrient dense form like avocados. Avocados are the number one fruit when it comes to healthy fat packed with calories for muscle growth and brain function.

Spinach: Iron is an essential mineral, facilitating the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the muscles. Iron deficiency is quite common, and when the body is low on iron, oxygen consumption slows down. It’s important to stay oxygenated while training in martial arts, and spinach can provide your body with massive amounts of iron, ensuring that you’ll never be deficient.

Sardines: This tiny little fish is one of the few foods on earth to supply the body with Co-enzyme Q10, a nutrient and anti-oxidant that increases the body’s energy supply. On top of that, sardines are a healthy source of omega-3, one of the healthiest essential oils. Sardines also have large supplies of potassium and iron, vitamins and minerals that are required for a healthy functioning martial artist.

There are many foods that are great for martial arts training. Whether you’re looking to build muscles or develop the mind, choosing the right diet is important. A martial artist requires the best nutrients at all times in order to perform at peak capacity. Finding time to incorporate these foods into your diet will pay off and provide you with an added boost of energy and performance.

Coordinated Body Motion Is Key To The True Martial Arts

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I am going to tell you the straight goods about this thing called Chi. It is easy to understand, but you are going to have to give up any thoughts of mysticism. No matter if you study wudan or Shaolin, you are going to have to accept a more logical way of thinking.

In the first place, this mysterious thing we refer to as chi is a catch basket.Chi is real, chi exists and can be used, but everybody confuses it by calling whatever they don’t understand chi. If somebody snuffs candle at ten feet with a punch, it is the chi, but if somebody makes all the green lights, it is also the chi, so the subject of chi has been thrown around and totally confused.

To make chi one must discipline their body so it acts as a coordinated unit, I call this Coordinated Body Motion. In olden days instructors would tell their students to use the body as one unit, but that doesn’t describe what one is actually doing. One must break the body down, piece by piece, and understand all those pieces, if he is going to use it as a whole unit.

All motion of the body must start at the same instant in time. The fist and the foot move forward together, as one. There must be no push backward to give movement forward, the movement is only forward, and it must be done at the same moment.

All motion of the body must stop at the same instant. The fist and the foot end movement at the same moment. There is no staggering or swaying, the weight simply drives into the ground at the point of impact.

The parts of the body must move according to their weight and length. The hips, being heavier than the foot, must still achieve a smooth arc of motion that begins and ends at the same time as the foot. The fist having a longer arc than an elbow, or a shoulder, must still start and stop at the same time as the elbow or shoulder.

When the body starts and stops at the same time, and all the body parts are properly calibrated for the length of distance they must move and the amount of weight that must be moved, then you will achieve CBM. Coordinated Body Motion is the secret of this thing called Chi. CBM will release Chi.

When you move with CBM your attention will be off the body and on the target, and then intention will flow. It is Intention that is Chi. Intention will fill up the body with energy, and enable you to have those amazing abilities that true martial arts possess. Of course, this is just the first step, a simple little step, and to make your way to the end of the Martial Arts, and to find the True Martial Art, no matter whether you study Aikido or Karate or whatever, you must find the remaining steps of the Martial Arts.

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Different Types of Karate Martial Arts Uniforms

Andreas Becker:

I’m here today with Johnny Kennedy from Combat Sports Supplies and we’re going to talk about the different types of uniforms that you can get for martial arts. So Johnny, if I’m looking for a particular uniform for my kids for say karate, can they wear any old uniform or how does that actually work? Are there different uniforms? Tell me a little bit about that.

Johnny “The Rocket” Kennedy:
There are a huge range of uniforms depending on what type of martial arts that your child does. When you look at karate uniforms on their own, there are basically four or five different types and styles just on those alone, depending on what style of karate they do. They play a good part in what type of uniform you should get for your child

Andreas Becker:
But wouldn’t that be confusing a little when ordering stuff on the internet? To sort that out, how would I know which one to go for?

Johnny “The Rocket” Kennedy:
Well that’s what we find on our website. When you go into whatever version of whatever type of martial arts supplies you need, we have detailed explanations on what they should be used for. Some are better for a lot of punching and kicking and some are for take-downs.

Andreas Becker:
So you’re saying its pretty straight-forward when coming to grips on it right?

Johnny “The Rocket” Kennedy:
Right.

Andreas Becker:
Now to start off with, you’ve got a fantastic deal for people watching this video, right? Where do they need to go to get that information? What do you recommend the next big step for people to do?

Johnny “The Rocket” Kennedy:
The best thing to do is go to our website at www.MartialArtsSuppliesNZ.co.nz.

Andreas Becker:
And on it you’ve got some special deals there?

Johnny “The Rocket” Kennedy:
Yeah, absolutely.

Andreas Becker:
Fantastic. And some additional information so that’s where you need to go. So just punch it into your browser and go to the website and have a look.

The Beauty of Japanese Art

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Japanese art is amongst the most respected all over the world and it’s famous for many diverse art movements across distinct mediums, such as wooden block prints and calligraphy.

It is not just those with Japanese history in their blood that are attracted the country’s art but people all over the world who appreciate the Japanese unique and beautiful view of art and life. The top identified artists from Japan inside the western art public are currently Katsushika Hokusai, Morita, Ando Hiroshige and Kitagawa whose original paintings and wooden block prints make popular selections as reproductions framed prints or wall posters for those seeking to add just a little color and culture to their houses.

Japanese folk lore is filled with the fantastic samurai of history, the shoguns, the warlords or the pretenders – this vivid history, frequently elaborated and embroidered informs an enormous number of prints loosely known as musha-e or warrior prints. As such Japanese prints are rich with human sensation. Almost every Japanese print recounts a tale, usually bloody, of bound couples, envious spouses and suicidal warriors. Aside from the excellent battle photos you will find also genres on spiritual subjects; the nineteenth century Japanese being particularly fascinated with ghosts, demons and spirits.

Playfulness in meaning and language was a fascination in nineteenth century Japan, a scenario exaggerated by a lot of edicts on artists to censor the subject matter of their work. These were contemporary recreations of nicely known historical subjects known as mitate-e, (literally, likened) prints.

Possibly the largest genre of all is: yakusha-e or actor prints. These may be portrait busts of actors in role or individual scenes from kabuki performances. Despite the fact that these prints had been of contemporary actors, the dramas that they portray are usually historical or mythic, meaning that the print itself can be a representation of an historic or famous event.

One thing people notice is that prints by the exact same artist often vary widely in cost. There are a few reasons for this. Condition is paramount for value but also specific prints by artists are regarded as to be of exceptional artistic value, other people are rare due to the fact the editions were extremely tiny. Prints are prone to fading, attack by worms and insects, water damage, damp, fire and careless handling and excess trimming. Condition is quite crucial, don’t forget these are fragile things and it occasionally seems miraculous that they’ve survived at all. If you purchase from reputable dealers nevertheless, then marketplace value will on the entire be fairly reflected inside the cost.

Most of all buy prints simply because you like them; a great dealer will provide a lot of details on a piece: the date, subject matter, who is depicted and so on. Details like this enrich the experience of ownership enormously.

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The Academic Scene at the Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Florida

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With over 150 programs distributed between bachelors & associate degrees, diplomas and certification courses, the Indian River State College has built a nice plethora of career-oriented courses and programs. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Indian River State College forms an educational breeding ground for many nearby counties like Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee. This state college located in Fort Pierce in Florida State is often abbreviated as IRSC.

The Academic Scene

Leading with the motto – equal access, equal opportunity and going with open door policy, this student oriented college has given more impetus to courses under the domains of business technology, engineering, fine arts, industrial education, digital media and further.

One of the most important pillars of the campus is the Department of Advanced Technology, which focuses mainly on the fields of electronics engineering and graphical design. This department offers degrees in the discipline of office administration as well. The civil engineering program is a feather in the cap of the Indian River State College. The 63 hour civil engineering program accommodates courses in streams of AutoCAD, hydraulics, engineering graphics etc.

With attractive and tailor made for career courses in subjects like dental hygiene, medical assisting, breathing treatments, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and even phlebotomy, the college had made a splash in many college & university directories.

As a student, you can take excellent foundation steps towards a career in dance, arts and theatre. Fine arts program along with the dance program and other arts based courses here are known for being preparatory series for future 4 year courses. The Fee Dance Studio at the Indian River campus forms the breeding ground for young dance enthusiasts.

Getting an Online University Degree

The E learning campus provides access to many online classes in various fields. The ANGEL Learning Management System (ALMS) is one such popular initiative taken by Indian River State Colleges online campus. The student help center here and even the Indian River State Colleges main website is very helpful not only during admissions, but while you need any other kind of help over the campus or the online mode.

An online university degree or a start up course in dance, arts, medical aspects and engineering, Indian River State College is one place where education is sprinkled with extracurricular activities and much more.

Health Benefits Of Mixed Martial Arts Training

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Mixed martial arts is defined as a complete contact combat sport which involves a number of fighting skills and techniques, from a mixture of other fighting sports, used in competitions. Such training programs are great for the body and help one to improve stamina and strength.

It has been proved by a number of researches that individuals who practice any form of martial arts on a regular basis have high levels of fitness as compared to individuals who don’t. In addition to this, they also have a stronger immune system. These training programs are considered good for individuals suffering from innumerable health troubles like high cholesterol level, cardiac problems, high blood pressure, breathing difficulty, poor circulation and many others.

Some of the major benefits offered by MMA training programs are given below:

Increases flexibility and strength
This is one of the major benefits offered by such training programs. Regular training helps in the strengthening and toning of muscles thus increasing body flexibility. One becomes physical stronger and capable of defending himself from any kind of physical attack. Moreover, these training programs also help in muscle strengthening and stress release.

Weight loss programs
This is another major benefit associated with such training programs. Such programs are considered good for weight loss and help one to have a healthy and slim body.

Increases mind sharpness
Learning martial arts not only makes a person physically stronger but mentally sharper as well. The training involves good concentration and self control and thus improves coordination between the mind, body and soul.

Thus, mixed martial arts training provides innumerable health benefits to individuals and is becoming immensely popular worldwide. There are innumerable organizations which are offering MMA courses as per the needs of individuals.

LA Schools Claim Victory In Efforts To Acquire New Arts Ed Funding

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Los Angeles Schools are seeing a steady increase in arts education as the dual result of a long-term program and recent state funding. The Arts for All program was initiated in 2002 as a 10-year plan to restore arts education to the 80 districts of Los Angeles Schools. The project focuses on bringing music, dance, drama and the visual arts to K-12 schools in the area. Nine schools have just signed up for the 2007-2008 school year, bringing the total number of Los Angeles Schools involved up to 27.

Two of the newest participants are the Lancaster and Palmdale districts of Los Angeles Schools. Both schools completely eliminated their elementary music programs in the last decade due to budget cuts and increased pressure to perform on state tests. Major cuts first began for Los Angeles Schools with Proposition 13 in 1978. This California mandate reduced property taxes and district funds, which required all Los Angeles Schools to reduce or eliminate arts and physical education classes.

Los Angeles Schools were pleased when the state announced funding of $500 million for art, music and physical education classes in the beginning of June. Los Angeles Schools will use much of these funds for the Arts for All Program. Arts for All is built on a five-step process which, while proven effective, costs money. The five steps involved are:

1.Allocating 5% of a district’s budget to arts education 2.Having a board adopted policy 3.Creating an implementation plan with a timeline 4.Assigning a district level arts coordinator 5.Maintaining a student to arts teacher ratio of 400:1

Los Angeles Schools will pay for a program expert to guide parents, staff and community members in the creation of their implementation plan. The Lancaster district has an additional grant of $260,000 for its art and music programs.

Los Angeles Schools welcome the increased funding as a long overdue measure. Many educators in the Los Angeles Schools have lamented the loss of the arts as harmful to student development. While many of the cuts to arts education result from diverting funds to cover academic subjects needed to pass state tests, teachers argue that art actually enhances learning, allows children to make connections between subjects, and provides a much needed balance to education.

Like the rest of the country’s urban districts Los Angeles Schools are trying to meet the 2014 No Child Left Behind requirement that mandates proficiency on state tests by all students regardless of developmental delays or language barriers. Diverting funding away from the arts has put Los Angeles Schools in a situation where children as young as third grade are losing recess, physical activity and a basic arts background in a frenzied scramble to meet rising national standards.

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Artsfilm Making Bfa In Filmmaking From Montclair State University

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Interested in Arts/Film making? Then you must pursue a good degree from a reputed institute which can help you boost your career in this field of dreams, glamour, fashion, trend, name and fame. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking would be a good choice for you. This is pre-professional program through which you would be allowed to create your own film and actively participate in all aspects of filmmaking. The program has been designed to inculcate strong understanding of art, craft, liberal arts, film making, which are supported by the strong foundation of liberal arts and humanities.
Students are encouraged to create their innovative techniques, outburst their creative voices without fear, become productive in all approach.

BFA in filmmaking gives you an experience of creating different genres of films like documentary, narrative, experimental films, animated films and a lot more. Besides that fluency is provide in Arts/Film making crafts such as cinematography, editing, screenwriting, acting, directing, sound recording and producing. If you are looking for a good institute from where you can pursue your BFA in Filmmaking, here is name you can rely on. Montclair State University which is situated just 14 miles to the west of New York City would be an ideal choice for this degree.

The goal of Montclair State University is to entwine the program of BFA with the filmmaking industry through hiring working professionals. They have visiting lecturers from the film industry who are eminent directors, filmmakers, veteran actors, editors, producers and others. Special seminars, workshops and other programs are organized for students to get access to the real world of Arts and Filmmaking.

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