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I think it’s safe to say that martial arts movies have never been a major box office draw here in the US, but that doesn’t mean that there have some been some classic film released in that particular genre. The closest we ever got to complete acceptance of the martial arts movie, came in the 70’s when Bruce Lee exploded upon the scene, transcending the character he portrayed on screen, and becoming a major pop culture icon. Not only were his movies a huge success, but during that era it was virtually impossible to walk into the bedroom of the average teenage kid and not see his face staring back at you from a poster, and lets not forget how we all loved to imitate Lee’s trademark vocalizations, uttered as he stomped on the bad guys.

Bruce Lee’s popularity soared to a point where, in 1973, Warner Bros. became the first Hollywood Studio to make a martial arts movie, and it became an instant classic. “Enter The Dragon,” saw Lee head to a mysterious island to take part in a brutal tournament where he uncovers a large drug and prostitution ring. The fight sequences are, to this day, some of the best ever put on screen. Early in that movie, if you look closely enough, you’ll catch a glimpse of a future martial arts moviemaker, Jackie Chan, who went on to make a name for himself in Hong Kong cinema before making the jump to more commercial fare on this side of the pond.

Jackie’s movies are famous for their elaborate, brilliantly choreographed, fight scenes with, arguably, the best of those coming in his 1995 hit, “Rumble in the Bronx,” which went on to be a modest box office success here in the US and led to him being cast in the Rush Hour movies alongside Chris Tucker. The success of Jackie Chan and, to a lesser degree, Jet Li, led to something of a resurgence in the martial arts genre, and it may have been that which led to the success of, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” American audiences were quick to latch onto the beautiful cinematography, as well as the gravity defying, treetop fight scenes that were just one of the highlights of the film. It went on to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and was nominated for 6 others.

As successful as some of these movies have become, they pale in comparison to the one movie in the genre that tops the rest. “The Seven Samurai,” by Akira Kurosawa is now over 50 years old, yet is still talked about in reverent tones, and is frequently found on “greatest films of all time” type lists. The plot of the film, which featured seven swordsmen hired to combat bandits who were stealing the harvests of a small village, went on to become the basis for the Hollywood blockbuster, “The Magnificent Seven.”

If I had to choose a personal favorite, I’d have to go with “Shogun Assassin,The Man who Knew Too Much,” a brutally violent take on the genre that featured a sword wielding warrior and his child, in a baby carriage with blades on the wheels no less, doling out a wicked style of justice. The movie was digitally remastered in 2006 and released on DVD here in the US, so if you haven’t seen it before, and are a fan of the martial arts,buy UGG Bailey Button triplet boot, I definitely recommend giving it a look, you won’t be disappointed.

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Vertigo or dizziness usually is the result of an inner ear disturbance or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BBPV) and can last from a couple seconds to a few minutes. BBPV, the most common form of vertigo, can also cause the patient to become lightheaded and nauseous as well.

To treat any type of vertigo though you first must determine what the actual cause of the vertigo is. Sometimes vertigo can be caused by taking a certain medication. Therefore, reducing the dose can effect a change.

On the other hand, if the vertigo is related to BBPV which is caused by crystals of calcium carbonate (otoconia) accumulating in the posterior semicircular canal, then one maneuver has been proven to be helpful in this regard.

In this instance, the patient can benefit from a canalith repositioning procedure or Epley maneuver.

In this particular maneuver, the patient executes a number of movements to transport the ear crystals out of the posterior semicircular canal into another inner ear canal for eventual saturation by the body. This maneuver has proven to have a high success rate for vertigo sufferers with this condition.

Another type of therapy for vertigo is VRT or vestibular rehabilitation therapy. The objective of this treatment is to reduce dizziness and regain normal functioning of the vestibular system thereby preventing falls and recovering balance. The idea of VRT is to help the patient adapt in such a way that they can counteract the symptoms of vertigo.

Success variables depend on the patient’s age, motor skills, strength and cognitive ability. Under this treatment, the vertigo sufferer practices prescribed movements a number of times during the day at home until balance can be retained when moving the head and eyes and while walking. This daily regimen is combined with periodic visits to a physical therapist under a doctor’s directive.

In extreme cases, surgery is normally recommended which involves insertion of a plug in the inner eye to correct the problem. This type of procedure normally has an extremely high success rate.

If vertigo is the result of labyrinthitis, rest in a dark room is recommended. Labyrinthitis is a disorder to the ear that results in swelling of the inner ear. It’s commonly the result of an ear infection or can occur as the aftermath of an allergy or from taking certain medications.

This condition usually, in most, instances subsides so then the resulting vertigo does too.

In cases where the vertigo patient becomes nauseous, antiemetic drugs are prescribed. Such drugs are often recommended to reduce the symptoms associated with migraine, labyrinthitis, inner ear disorders as well as motion sickness. If vertigo is a result of Meniere’s disease, then both antihistamines and antiemetic medicines are recommended to lessen symptoms.

A quiet environment is essential for the sufferer of vertigo as noise can exacerbate the problem. Therefore, resting and relaxing in a dark and still room can do a lot in the way of ameliorating any symptoms.

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Alternative treatments include ginkgo biloba and ginger. Ginkgo biloba is a herb that has been demonstrated to reduce the impact of vertigo when taken daily as a supplement. Ginger is helpful in the treatment of the nausea which is associated with vertigo. Like Ginkgo biloba, it can be taken as a daily supplement as well.

If you suffer from vertigo, determine its root cause. Therefore, you can best assess which treatment option is the best for you.

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It should be obvious to everyone that it is a bad idea to abuse substances such as alcohol or drugs at work. But every day, some people still find the need to do so, usually because of an addiction to said substances. Just about all companies have hard and fast rules against substance abuse, and the punishment is usually severe, to include outright termination. But the dangers of substance abuse at work include more than just risking one’s job.

To a lot of workers danger is second nature, as they must lift heavy things,Bailey Button Triplet ugg boots discount, work around dangerous machinery, or risk falling in the ocean and drowning. These are just some of the ways that people are seriously injured or die every year at the workplace, and there are countless others. When an employee shows up to work drunk or high, the potential for these accidents greatly increases. Not only do these people cause risk to themselves, they may harm others.

In addition to the increased probability of accidents and injuries, productivity is markedly decreased when people abuse drugs or alcohol. Concentration is impaired, and employees are usually not able to perform even easy tasks. People using substances have higher rates of calling in sick,the body just can’, or not coming into work at all. Work absences greatly decrease work productivity. Job turn-over is also higher in impaired employees. The tendency to just quit work is higher with this population, so employers cannot depend on workers who abuse substances.

Because of their addictions, many people tend to steal in order to sell things for drug money. This addictive behavior may also lead to gambling, which can lead to more theft. Most crimes at businesses come from employees taking equipment and supplies. For this reason, workplace substance abuse can cost companies a lot of money.

Businesses cannot afford to hire people with substance abuse problems. The risks and costs are too high. For this reason, many businesses have implemented drug screening programs. Most potential recruits are tested for drugs before they are even hired, and then are periodically screened. The employment clause will state termination if illegal substances are found on their person, or through drug testing programs. Most companies are also implementing alcohol and drug awareness classes, and offer treatment classes and counseling for their employees to decrease the risk of workplace incidents.

When companies do not take time to adequately screen their employees and negative incidents are reported from employee substance abuse, such as death, accidents, work loss, theft, etc., the business will no longer appear reputable. These incidents cause customers to lose trust in the company.

Businesses need to carefully screen all applicants and employees to ensure that they are not abusing substances, as the cost of hiring people with addictions is too great for companies. Classes should also be taught in substance abuse awareness. Although the initial cost to weed out these individuals is higher, the long term benefits of hiring drug-free employees is worth the upfront investment.

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Take it from someone who was plagued her whole childhood with atrocious handwriting that there’s more to sloppy handwriting then just a bad habit. Writing is an extremely difficult skill for children to master. It involves a process that requires both mental and physical cooperation to be able to channel one’s thoughts onto paper.

However, some children struggle more than others. Common problems include just a difficulty to write legibly as well as trouble sizing and spacing letters correctly. They often have problems putting capitals in incorrect locations. Sometimes children even have trouble mastering the placement of pen and paper. All of these difficulties can be signs of a greater issue. Some children suffer from a neurological disorder called dysgraphia that often coincides with other learning disabilities.

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Allowing your kids to trace shapes in sand or make forms and letters in play dough is another good way to get the fingers ready for holding a pen or pencil correctly. Sand tracing or play dough gives students an opportunity to practice their spelling as well.

Another trick for those struggling with using pencils and pens is to break chalk or crayons into smaller, more manageable pieces. This allows children to practice drawing and writing with their fingertips without having to hold the awkward pencil. You can even let your little ones play with finger puppets to help those fingers get working.

These are all suggestions geared towards the new writer. But, there are things the more seasoned writer who just can’t quite get it down can do to practice as well. One option is to allow your student to practice on a vertical easel or chalkboard. This is good for wrist and finger movement and dry erase markers can be a blast for your little one.

For a two player game, have kids try guessing what letter another child is tracing on their back. This is a fun and social way to get kids to practice their letters.

Also, make sure you invest in lots of fun writing options. Rainbow markers, disappearing ink, and magic colors are all types of writing utensils on the market that may make the task of practicing one’s letters just a little more enjoyable.

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The fashion industry is a multi-billion dollar, worldwide employer. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s at all easy to get a toe hold and establish oneself. The first step in this process however is to decide on a particular career or career path in the fashion industry.

First,cheapest Christian Louboutin, there are the people who invent and design fashion concepts. This is really where the entirety of fashion begins, in the minds of designers. These designers may have skills as artists or with computer drafting, but often they have some ability in both areas. In order to achieve a career as a fashion designer you’ll need a portfolio of your designs. You will need to show some success, such as selling the designs to companies, or producing them for a profit.

Another area of the fashion industry is the manufacturing side. Once designs are complete, they have to be turned from a diagram into actual clothing and accessories. These people, such as seamstresses, tailors, and even leather workers and jewelry makers can all be instrumental in the translation from design to finished product. Individuals who want to succeed in this field usually get degrees in fashion design, and build up resumes with jobs altering clothing or working on costume design for movies and theaters.

Perhaps the most popular and visible profession in the fashion industry is that of a model. Both men and women can be models, and its their job to make the clothing designs look as attractive and stylish as possible. Due to this necessity, models are usually chosen for their charm and looks. Models have to get a portfolio of photographs together to showcase their looks, and the portfolio usually contains a variety of different looks and types of clothing, from winter clothes and formal dress, to casual wear and swim suits. Models can usually start building a resume by posing for smaller catalogs, or by working as an artist’s model.

Of course there are other careers than these that are necessary in order to keep the fashion industry flowing and growing. On the technical side, there are lighting professionals, makeup artists, and even hair stylists who have to find the perfect looks, lights, and styles to complement the clothes on display. There are also advertising and media professionals such as photographers, advertising executives, and those who arrange fashion shows. It is their job to make sure that the fashions and styles that have had so much work put into them are actually seen and appreciated by the public, who will need to buy them to make the whole process work.

Regardless of the particular career path that one wishes to pursue in the fashion industry however, there are some similar steps that have to be taken. Any schooling qualifications need to be met (a bachelor’s degree is the minimum most time), and a resume and portfolio of past work need to be put together in an attractive and professional manner. It’s also best to keep in mind that when you’re just starting out and trying to break into the fashion industry that you may have to work cheap, or for free, in order to convince people to offer you further opportunities.