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Yoga(/jo/;Sanskrit:,Listen)is aphysical,mental,

andspiritualpractice or discipline, that aims to transform body and mind.

The term denotes a variety of schools, practices and

goals[1]inHinduism,Buddhism(includingVajrayanaandTibetan

Buddhism[2][3][4])andJainism,[5][6][7][6]the best-known beingHatha

yogaandRaja yoga.A GREAT WHITE-WINE region is frequently a great source of a

good summer red. This may sound oxymoronic, but consider some examples: The

Sonoma Coast and the Anderson Valley regions in California both produce minerally

Chardonnays and savory, summery Pinot Noirs; the Loire Valley of France is home to

long-lived whites like Vouvray and Muscadet and tangy reds like Chinon and Bourgueil.

But no place may offer better proof of this theory than the Alto Adige region of

northeastern Italy.

The origins of Yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-

vedicIndiantraditions, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth

centuries BCE, in the same ascetic circles as the earlysramana

movements.[8][note 1]The earliest accounts of yoga-practices are in the

Buddhist Nikayas.[9]Parallel developments were recorded around 400 CE in

theYoga Sutras of Patanjali,[10]which combines prephilosophical

speculations and diverse ascetic practices of the first millennium BCE with

Samkhya-philosophy.Hatha yogaemerged fromtantraby the turn of thefirst millennium.[11][12]

Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the west,[13]following the

success of SwamiVivekanandain the late 19th and early 20th century.[13]In

the 1980s, yoga became popular as asystem of physical exerciseacross

the Western world. This form of yoga is often calledHatha yoga.

Yoga physiologydescribed humans as existing of three bodies (physical,

subtle and causal) andfive sheets(food sheet, prana-breath, mind sheet,

intellect, and bliss)[14]which cover theatman,and energy flowing

throughenergy channelsand concentrated inchakras.

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Many studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a

complementary intervention for cancer, schizophrenia, asthma, and heart

disease.[15][16][17][18]

Yoga enjoys widespread popularity throughoutEast Asia,South

AsiaandSoutheast Asiawhere the business is estimated to exceed

US$500 million in these r

There are very manycompound wordscontaining yogin

Sanskrit. Yogacan take on meanings such as "connection", "contact",

"method", "application", "addition", and "performance". In simpler words,

Yoga also means "combined". For example, gu-yogameans "contact

with a cord"; chakr-yogahas a medical sense of "applying a splint orsimilar instrument by means of pulleys (in case of dislocation of the

thigh)"; chandr-yogahas the astronomical sense of "conjunction of the

moon with a constellation";pu-yogais a grammatical term expressing

"connection or relation with a man", etc. Thus, bhakti-yogameans "devoted

attachment" in themonotheisticBhakti movement.The termkriy-yogahas

a grammatical sense, meaning "connection with a verb". But the same

compound is also given a technical meaning in the Yoga Sutras(2.1),

designating the "practical" aspects of the philosophy, i.e. the "union with the

Supreme" due to performance of duties in everyday life[21]

InVedic Sanskrit,the more commonly used, literal meaning of

theSanskritwordyogawhich is "to add", "to join", "to unite", or "to attach"

from the root yuj, already had a much more figurative sense, where the

yoking or harnessing of oxen or horses takes on broader meanings such as

"employment, use, application, performance" (compare the figurative uses

of "toharness"as in "to put something to some use"). All further

developments of the sense of this word are post-Vedic. More prosaic

moods such as "exertion", "endeavour", "zeal", and "diligence" are also

found inEpic Sanskrit.[20]

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According toPini,a 6th-century BCE Sanskrit grammarian, the term

yoga can be derived from either of two roots, yujir yoga(to yoke) oryuj

samdhau(to concentrate).[22]In the context of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,

the root yuj samdhau(to concentrate) is considered by traditional

commentators as the correct etymology.[23]In accordance

withPini,Vyasawho wrote the first commentary on the Yoga

Sutras,[24]states that yoga meanssamdhi(concentration).[25]In other texts

and contexts, such as theBhagavad Gtand theHatha Yoga Pradipika,

the word yoga has been used in conformity with yujir yoge(to yoke).[26]

According to Dasgupta, the term yoga can be derived from either of two

roots, yujir yoga(to yoke) or yuj samdhau(to concentrate).[22]Someone

who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of

commitment is called ayogi(may be applied to a male or a female)

oryogini(traditionally denoting a female).[27]

Goal of Yoga[edit]

The ultimate goal of Yoga ismoksha(liberation) though the exact definition

of what form this takes depends on the philosophical or theological system

with which it is conjugated.

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This largely German-speaking, mountainous corner of the country is one of the best

cool-climate wine regions in Italy, if not the world. And a cool climate is key not only to

characterful whites but to refreshing reds.

Yet while the white wines of Alto Adige are well-known and much praised, overlooked

are some equally delicious and lively reds, particularly wines made from the region's two

most planted red grapes, Lagrein and Schiava. The latter, also known as Vernatsch and

Trollinger, is actually the region's single most planted grapeclosely followed by Pinot

Grigio and Chardonnay.

Lagrein and Schiava (la-GRINE and ski-AHva) are native to Alto Adige, which was

known as South Tyrol (Sdtirol) when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Many

of the area's winemakers still identify themselves by their Austrian heritage. As Martin

Foradori Hofsttter, proprietor of J. Hofsttter estate, put it in an email, "Our passport

and our territory is part of Italy, but our origin is Austrian and our culture as well." In fact,

when I visited the region a few years ago and asked producers where their wines were

exported, they often listed Italy. In other words, Italy was a foreign land.

Although it is often linked to the province of Trentino, as Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige

is a distinct wine appellation. It is sometimes confused with Friuli, another white-wine-

dominant territory in northern Italy. Both regions happen to produce many of the same

grapes, including Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, although Friuli wines are

more widely distributed and better known. Jeff Kellogg, wine director of Maialino

restaurant in New York, has seen this mix-up many times. "People will say they love the

wines of Alto Adige, but then they talk about Friuli," he said. In both cases, he added,

they know the white wines of both regions better than they do the reds.

Bobby Stuckey, owner and wine director of Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colo.,

attributes the confusion to sommeliers who only know the two places from reading wine

books. "A lot of wine books lump Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli together as northeastern

Italy," he bemoaned in an email. This is, to Mr. Stuckey, a real mistake. "That would be

likeputting Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhne together," he said.

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Mr. Stuckey specializes in Italian wines at his restaurant and makes his own Friulian

wine, but he's a fan of Alto Adige too, particularly Schiava, which he regards as a good

summer match for cured meats and pastas.

The cool climate of mountainous Alto Adige, in northeastern Italy, is key to producing lively reds.

Jason Jacobeit, wine director of Btard restaurant in New York, knows about Alto Adige

thanks in part to an Italian romance. Mr. Jacobeit went through what he called a Schiava

kick a few years ago, when he was dating a woman from northern Italy. He loved

Schiava in part for its resemblance to other easy-drinking northern Italian reds that he

knew and admired, such as Ghemme and Gattinara, from the Piedmont region. Schiava

had the same "bright acidity and scrubby red fruit" he said, but it was also less tannic

and more accessible than either Piedmont wines.

One of the greatest attributes of Schiava is its food friendliness, as Mr. Jacobeit noted.That's thanks to the wine's terrific aciditya young Schiava (and it is best consumed

young, within a year or two of the vintage) is a truly mouthwatering drink. The wine is

brisk, light bodied and juicy. It's also fairly low-alcohol (around 12 %), and thus easy to

consume.

Lagrein is a bit richer and denser than Schiava, with more texture and weight, more dark

fruit and spice (plum versus Schiava's strawberry or cherry.) But the lighter Lagreins are

also good summer wines; they are lithe and flexible with a firm mineral thread. And

perhaps best of all, both Lagrein and Schiava are reasonably priced (another important

attribute of a good summer wine). Most Schiavas and many Lagreins cost less than $20

a bottle.

In fact, the most expensive wine in the group of Alto Adige reds I purchased for my

tasting didn't cost more than $25, and many were much less. I bought 14 bottles total of

Lagrein and Schiavaalthough it wasn't an easy task. Some had to be specially ordered,

as distribution of Alto Adige's whites is definitely much wider than that of its reds. Unlike

in other parts of Italy, or for that matter other parts of the world, where a cooperative-

made bottling isn't traditionally considered a quality wine, some of the best wines in Alto

Adige are made by cooperatives.

Despite the admittedly small sampling of wines, the results were impressive. My group of

tasters and I found only one bottle a dud (a dull Lagrein lacking in fruit) and one too high

in alcohol (a Lagrein that was over 14%). By the way, all of these wines showed best

with a slight chill; I put them in the refrigerator for less than an hour.

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The 2012 Gumphof Vernatsch ($20) was a crowd favoritefruity and lively and

uncomplicatedly delicious (the mostly organic winery has also won awards for its

Sauvignon Blanc), while the 2012 Cantina Andriano Bocado Vernatsch ($16) was darker

and a bit earthier. It covered all linguistic bases as welllabeled Schiava on the back

and Vernatsch on the front, as if they weren't sure which would sell. The name was the

most complex aspect of the 2012 Erste & Neue Leuchtenburg Auslese Schiava ($12),

which was pleasant and lively and identified as a ros-style red on its back label. (Erste

& Neue, which translates to First & New, is a first-rate cooperative.)

The 2012 Lagrein from Muri-Gries, a winemaking Benedictine monastery, was another

favoritericher and more concentrated than the Schiavas but with what a friend called

the "necessary leanness" of a summer red. Christian Werth, the much-heralded

winemaker at Muri-Gries, makes three highly regarded Lagreins; this was their lighter"normale" wine. The 2011 J. Hofsttter Lagrein was even riper and denser but still

vivacious, with bright acidity and a touch of minerality. The Muri-Gries, at $16, and the

Hofsttter, at $20, were very good buys.

There are many more cool-climate white-wine regions that are home to great summer

reds. There's the Rheingau region of Germany, home of top Riesling but also

Sptburgunder, aka Pinot Noir. There's Alsace, France, where Riesling and

Gewrztraminer still reign supreme but where more winemakers are planting reds. And

finally, very close to Chablisthe place that's virtually a white-wine synonymthere's a

commune called Irancy, where lively and appealing Pinot Noirs are produced.

All of these wines share the same three attributes as do Schiava and Lagrein: a famous

white counterpart, a reasonable price and an obscure name. There's a fourth, perhaps

even more critical component: They're all fun to drink, especially right now.

2011 Tenuta J. Hofsttter Lagrein,$20

A leading family winery in the region, the Hofsttter estate produces three Lagreins,

including their single-vineyard (from one distinctive source) Steinraffler Lagrein and this

"basic" bottling. Marked by dark fruit and soft tannins, it's velvety with a strong mineral

thread.

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2012 Muri-Gries Lagrein,$16

There are several winemaking abbeys in Alto Adige, and the Muri-Gries is one of the

most prominent. Winemaker Christian Werth turns out a wide range of stylish whites and

reds, including this lean but elegant Lagrein, colored with beguiling aromas of black

cherry and spice.

2012 Gumphof Vernatsch,$20

This small family-run winery is especially notable for its Vernatsch (Schiava), though

they also make some very good whites. Their Vernatsch is a wonderfully juicy,strawberry-inflected, light-bodied red that is especially delicious when it is served slightly

chilled.

2012 Cantina Andriano Bocado Vernatsch,$16

Winemaker Rudi Kofler has described his Vernatsch as a wine with "the elegance and

smoothness of a Pinot Noir plus a fun factor in terms of quaffability," and that seems to

sum up this bright, juicy red from quality-minded cooperative Cantina Andriano.

2012 Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein,$18

The white wines of this iconic Augustinian monastery (they've been making wine for over

850 years) are widely praised, and reds such as this 2012 Lagrein add further luster to

their winemaking roster. It's a lively, medium-bodied wine with polished tannins and a

mineral edge.

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4 Winning Tips for Playing Baccarat

The rules of the game and the scoring are very simple. It's all about getting a score as

close to a "natural nine" or a "natural eight" as possible. If the score is not a natural,

then another card is drawn to get the score closer to the natural. If the cards total a

score more than 10, then the left digit of the double digit score is dropped and the right

digit is considered as the score. If you are playing in the casino and betting money, then

you need to be careful and keep some things in mind before putting your hard earned

money on the table. The most important thing to remember is not to be taken in by

anybody who can give you a magic winning formula. If such tricks existed, then the

casinos would all be broke.

Tip 1

Gambling is a risky business, based purely on luck. A game like baccarat is a game of

fortune, nothing much to do with skill. So, be careful with your money. If the tables are

playing on very high stakes, then back off. There are other better and safer ways of

earning money. Also remember not to push your luck too hard, if you are on a winning

streak. If you can make a decent amount, then take it and leave. Do not wait until your

lady luck deserts you, taking all your money with it. When you step into decide the

maximum amount that you can afford to lose and stick to that decision. Do not get

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tempted to play for more than this money. The trick in winning while gambling is to

know where to call it quits.

Tip 2

In baccarat, you can either bet on the banker, the payer or on a tie. The chance of a tie

is rare. The odds against one of the players winning are always better than a tie in most

cases. So, don't waste your money on an unlikely tie. Choose a definite party to bet on.

Also, while betting, begin with small amounts. Don't begin playing with high bets. Start

low and if luck seems favorable, then increase the amounts gradually. Luck is an

important thing in baccarat. So, test your waters before plunging in completely.

Tip 3

Look for casinos where the house charges are less. Although the standard commission's

charges by the casino are 5%, there are casinos where the house charges are lesser

than this. If you look around, you will find places with commissions as low as 2.75% to

4%. Playing is such casinos will automatically increase your take home money, as there

will be less cutting on the tax.

Tip 4

Although it is still a risky gamble with not much logic, betting on the Bunco will always

prove beneficial to you. Study the winning patterns of the game. If you can find a

pattern, follow it. If you don't, then bet on whoever won before last game. Also, if you

find the same party repeatedly for more than 3 times, and then bet on the other party

for the fifth time. It is very unlikely that the same party will win 5 times in a row.

STOCK TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

DIAMOND IS EASIER TO DETECT ON WEEKLY BASIS

EX:

When stock drops, it will pull back to its former apex

Thin, highly speculative issues and heavyinvestment stocks offer exceptions, the former usually steeper and the latter

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flatter.

Thus, once a Trend Channel appears to have become well established,

any failure of a rally to reach the Return Line (top parallel of the channel in

an Intermediate Advance) is taken as a sign of deterioration in the trend.Further, the margin by which a rally fails to reach the Return Line (before

turning down) frequently equals the margin by which the Basic Trendline

is penetrated by the ensuing decline before a halt or Throwback in the latter

occurs.

By the same token, given an established Trend Channel, when a reaction

from the Return Line fails to carry prices all the way back to the Basic

Trendline but bottoms out somewhere above it, the advance from that Bottom

will usually push up out of the channel on the top side (through the

Return Line) by a margin approximately equal to the margin by which the

reaction failed to reach the bottom of the channel (Basic Trendline).

However, and this is of considerable practical importance, the very last

Intermediate Downswing in a Major Bear Market, i.e., the last Primary Move

which leads to the final, long-term Bottom, is usually cleaner, more regular,

less precipitous

When, after a Major Bear Trend has proceeded for some time and distance,

and has experienced at least one Panic Sell-Off, it then goes off in

another but less active and more orderly decline, and this decline develops

and follows a good trendline. Watch it closely. If this Intermediate holds to

its steady and not-too-steep downward courseif its trendline is contacted

several times by Minor Ralliesif it produces a fairly consistent channel,

and prices do not fall out of bed down through its parallel Return Line,then the eventual upside penetration of this trendline may well signal a

Major

Turn, the inception of a new Bull Market.