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Extended Cross Border Arrivals Management optimising arrivals for London Heathrow Airport
Fareham, United KingdomFAB UK-IRL (NATS, IAA) FABEC (DSNA, EUROCONTROL, DFS) Snowflake Software & Harris Orthogon
The Extended Cross Border Arrivals Management for London Heathrow Airport (Heathrow XMAN) is an inter-FAB (Functional Airspace Block) initiative designed to reduce the time aircraft spend in holding stacks around London Heathrow. It is the first multiple ANSP cross border arrival (XMAN) service of its kind anywhere in the world and involves UK-Ireland FAB and FABEC ANSPs. It marks one of the first operational deployments of the SESAR concept of Extended Arrival Management and is already delivering tangible benefits to airspace users.
One of the main challenges for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and one of the main objectives of the Single European Sky (SES) initiative, is to reduce costs for airspace users whilst maintaining safe and efficient operations and reducing the impact on the environment. The Extended Cross Border Arrivals Management project for London Heathrow is the first large implementation initiative of a broader FABEC and UK-Ireland FAB XMAN project aimed at implementing Extended Arrival Management for airports within and close to FABEC airspace (e.g. for London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Zurich and Brussels, amongst others).
One of the airlines' largest costs is fuel. Heathrow XMAN reduces the time aircraft spend in the fuel-intensive orbital holding phase of flight, by reducing speed in the more fuel-efficient cruising phase of flight.
Heathrow XMAN shares arrival information for aircraft landing at Heathrow with ANSP Partners. This enables controllers in the UK, France, Ireland and the Netherlands to slow aircraft down up to 350 nautical miles away from London in order to minimise holding times on arrival. Prior to the introduction of Heathrow XMAN flights could only be influenced once in UK airspace, which could be as little as 75nm from the airport.
By extending this horizon, we are able to help airlines reduce fuel burn, generating cost savings for airspace users, as well as reducing the environmental impact of aviation through reduced CO2 emissions and reduced noise for communities surrounding the airport.
As part of Heathrow XMAN, NATS helped create an arrival sequence service for Heathrow Airport from the Arrival Manager (AMAN) located at the London Control Centre in Swanwick. This service is disseminated to IAA Shannon, DSNA Reims, DSNA Brest, EUROCONTROL Maastricht and NATS Prestwick Air Traffic Control Centres who then slow aircraft accordingly when delay is anticipated. The information is also shared with Heathrow Airport Tower to help optimise their airfield operation.
As well as reducing fuel burn, saving costs and CO2 emissions, Heathrow XMAN demonstrates the potential of SWIM (System Wide Information Management), a new concept that will transform the way information is shared between European aviation stakeholders. This is based on open standards technology and has tangible benefits in terms of reduced development costs and the potential for new services through open information exchange between partners, which will help to achieve the objectives of SES.
Since April 2014, when the XMAN Trial commenced, NATS has recorded a reduction of up to one minute in holding times for those aircraft influenced by the XMAN activity. This equates to annual savings of 15,000 tonnes of CO2, 4,700 tonnes of fuel, or €4m (based on 2014 fuel figures), as well as a reduction in noise for communities beneath the holding stacks.
Heathrow XMAN was originally introduced as a trial but entered permanent operational deployment in November 2015.
Contribution to increasing capacity of ATM systems
Contribution to reducing ATM costs
Contribution to reducing the impact of air transport on the environment
Early implementation
Potential to be replicated over the ATM network
Innovative aspects
Contribution to increasing capacity of ATM systems:
By reducing the amount of time aircraft spend in orbital holding stacks within the Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) surrounding busy airports, capacity within the busy TMA is increased.
Reducing stack holding reduces complexity and the workload for TMA controllers, giving them greater capacity to manage busy terminal airspace.
Contribution to reducing ATM costs:
Absorbing delay in the en-route phase, when aircraft are higher and more efficient saves fuel, one of the largest costs for airlines. Since April 2014, when the XMAN Trial commenced, NATS has recorded a reduction of up to a minute in holding times for those aircraft influenced by the XMAN activity. This equates to annual savings of £3M (€4M) in fuel (*based on 2014 costs).
The web service based system utilises existing ATC networks to deliver the XML (Extensible Markup Language) formatted Arrival Sequence Message. As the system uses Commercial off the Shelf hardware and commercially available software there is no requirement for bespoke functionality or equipment, which reduces the costs of project implementation by selecting commercially available products (from Snowflake Software and Harris Orthogon).
The Service Oriented Architecture is open standard and is readily available for further expansion and use by new systems and operational parties. The flexibility of the XML based message set is demonstrated as it is easily converted into other formats to enable use of a multitude existing and new platforms, again reducing costs.
Contribution to reducing the impact of air transport on the environment:
Absorbing delay in the en-route phase, when aircraft are higher and more efficient saves fuel and CO2 emissions while minimising noise for the communities living beneath the stacks.
In 2009, delays caused by holding at Heathrow alone were estimated to have cost £40M (€53M), with an average time spent in the hold of 7.6 minutes.
Since April 2014, when the XMAN Trial commenced, NATS has recorded a reduction of up to a minute in holding times for those aircraft influenced by the trial. This equates to annual savings of 15,000 tonnes of CO2, as well as a reduction in noise for communities beneath the holding stacks.
Heathrow XMAN has the potential in full operational service to make annual savings of £13M (€17M) in fuel costs and up to 65,000 tonnes of CO2 by reducing the average time aircraft hold.
Early implementation ("First mover"):
This is the first multiple ANSP cross border arrival (XMAN) service of its kind anywhere in the world and a great example of partnership working for the benefit of airline customers and a potential future model for the industry.
Extended AMAN is required to be in operation at 24 airports across Europe by 2024. This implementation is the first of its kind and comes well ahead of this legislative deadline, recognising the benefit it can deliver to airspace users today.
It is the first deployment of a virtualised web service platform and SWIM enabled system using Open Standards in the operational environment by European ANSPs. This has huge potential to improve the flow of information between airlines, airports and ANSPs and in doing so, to help improve performance and reduce costs.
Potential to be replicated over the ATM network:
All of the procedures developed and implemented through this initiative can be deployed at other airports and by other ANSPs. This can serve as the basis for the other Pilot Common Projects implementations of Extended AMAN, which is mandated at 24 other airports across Europe.
The architecture uses existing PENS (Pan-European Network Services) network connectivity which is already used for ANSP information exchanges. The open architecture XML based Arrival Sequence Message is adaptable and expandable to suit multiple user requirements.
Innovative aspects:
It is the first deployment of a virtualised web service platform and SWIM enabled system using Open Standards in the European operational environment.
The XML based Arrival Sequence Service is flexible and adaptable. This has been demonstrated by the use of the message to drive standalone Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens at Network Management positions (IAA, DSNA & EUROCONTROL Maastricht) and controller working positions (DSNA & NATS Prestwick). Significantly, it has also been adapted to display individual XMAN activity requests directly to ATCOs on the radar display labels (EUROCONTROL Maastricht).
Promoting partnerships:
This implementation is an inter-FAB collaboration between the UK-Ireland FAB and FABEC. It is led by NATS in partnership with DSNA; the Irish Aviation Authority; EUROCONTROL Maastricht; and Heathrow Airport, and is part of a broader strategy to eliminate stack holding for Heathrow in the longer term. The implementation is based on common operational concepts and requirements developed in the FABEC XMAN project and is fully compliant with the SESAR solution on Extended Arrival Management.
Overcoming the extra challenges that this encompasses is a great example of partnership working for the benefit of airline customers and a potential future model for the industry.
Lessons and experience from Heathrow XMAN are being applied to the larger FABEC XMAN project, led by DFS, as NATS and IAA are also members of the project. The collaborative concept is applicable to other airports which can benefit from this innovate approach.
Contribution to change management:
EUROCONTROL Maastricht have deployed XMAN operationally by converting the Arrival Sequence XML message to an OLDI (On-Line Data Interchange) compliant Arrival Message, which will display on radar screen labels if XMAN activity is required by controllers.
As part of the continuing development of XMAN there is a planned deployment of a protocol adaptor to enable this functionality to other partners. This will initially be used by IAA Shannon and displayed on the Shannon radar screens.
This SWIM enabled functionality is expandable to new and current systems promoting transition from existing to future technological capabilities.
Promoting SES and SESAR beyond the Union's boundaries:
As part of the SESAR TopFlight Project, arrival metering across the North Atlantic was extensively studied, with the capability of airframes to adjust speed a key factor.
Through the use of SWIM, XMAN data could be used by Oceanic Control Platforms to absorb linear delay as part of the SESAR Target Time of Arrival Concept (TTA). The expansion of the Extended AMAN concept would lend itself readily to Time Based Separation areas, by managing arrival streams over a long distance including Canadian and US areas of responsibility.
Heathrow XMAN overview


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Kitchen Spices Look Startlingly Different in the Wild
Spices have been giving our lives pizazz for millennia: Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon to embalm bodies, Mesopotamians cultivated cardamom and garlic in their gardens, Dutch colonists hoarded cloves and nutmeg from Southeast Asia, and Ina Garten taught her loyal viewers about "good vanilla."
But these powders, seeds, roots, and fruits have to start somewhere—and their plants of origin can be unrecognizable. Here are ten of the most surprising seasoning shrubs.
As the red stigma of a purple flower that turns dishes yellow, saffron always keeps you guessing. One of the most expensive and precious spices in the world, it's believed to have been initially cultivated in Greece, though today it's also grown in the Middle East and India. The spice is derived from a flower called the saffron crocus, which produces just three saffron threads. The flower only blooms for one week a year, and the threads must be harvested by hand. With that comes a high price tag—a pound of the good stuff can set you back nearly $2000.
Black pepper doesn't start black—in fact, it turns from green to red before it's even picked. A tropical plant native to India, peppercorn is thought to be one of the world's oldest spices. Individual peppercorns are picked when they're at their most red (and most mature) and boiled—that's what turns them dark. They're then dried and ground.
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Have you stopped thinking for a moment and just been fully present? Not so much stop thinking- we can never really do that as far as I am concerned- but stop thinking about other stuff than what is currently in front of you?
We had the most beautiful weekend here in Vancouver and it was such a blessing because it was the Annual Vancouver Camp Moomba Yogathon and Blissfest – and last year it rained so hard that we were surfing on our mats rather than standing on them. This year was the complete opposite- it was sunny, hot, and there was a gorgeous ocean breeze. Thunderbird stadium's grass field was dotted with colourful mats and people from all methods of yoga chatted and hugged in the brightness of the day. My daughter Madelyn was eagerly dragging me towards the children's tent for face painting and kids yoga and I was delayed every step by an old friend, a student, a former teacher. Maddy was tugging on my arm and her voice was taking on the "Maaa-om, come on. LET"S GO!" lilt. I picked her up and said, "This is a special day- remember how it rained last year and it was cold- this year is beautiful and sunny. Let's just stand here and look for a moment".
We looked at how many colours of mats there were- we tried to count how many booths and tents were set up. We listened to the music on stage and rocked with it's rythum. We felt the sun on our skin and we looked at the blueness of the sky. We smelled the ocean in the air. We listened to the voices and laughter around us.
I guess at age 4 almost 5 you maybe already live fully in the moment and don't need to be reminded. I mean really – my kids can remember details of things and days that I have completely forgotten. Maybe too I am seeing life speed past at an alarming rate. When you are young we can't wait to get older- when we are older we just want life to slow down. I look at my children and I see the passage of time. I have pictures of Madelyn from three yogathons now: age 2, 3 and 4. She has grown into this long-legged, blond, whirling dervish who steals the show. I know she is my own daughter , but she really is a sight to behold. I watched her concentrate in kids yoga and then look over to me to check to see if she was doing it right. I would give her a thumbs up and her whole face would beam in pleasure. She was having a day full of bliss and I was just as happy to watch her experience it.
I looked at her hair against the sunlight, the hint of freckles on her nose, the way her new hairband matched the gold in her eyes. I hugged her against me tight when she was done and smelled her hair and felt her sun warmed skin. For a moment my throat filled with a lump and I thought of all the times that I was too busy doing this or that to read her a story or sit and play tea party with her. How many moments have I let slip away? Maybe I can't hold on to all of them but I can be fully present for this one.
We spent the whole day playing and visiting and finally it was time for the main yogathon- 108 minutes of all types of yoga- laughter, yin, vinyasa, sivananda, iyengar, anusara, yoga nidra- just to name a few. Exhausted, over heated and slightly bored- Maddy wiggled around on her mat and did a pose and then collapsed and sighed- then started to whine she is thirsty- then needs to go pee. I look at her and rather than get frustrated I just help her become more comfortable- get her some water- take her to the bathroom and try to encourage rather than scold. I am rewarded at the end when she climbs into my lap to meditate. She closes her eyes,crosses her legs and takes a very delicate chin mudra. I feel her breath, her warmth, I feel the sun on my face and the love of my community all around us and I thank yoga for showing me the preciousness of the moment.
beautiful spirits – both of you! everytime I look at Madelyn I get triple joy – one joy for her Madelyn spirit and one joy for the memories she brings me of my little Boo and one joy that she was made from two people I love very much.
I love your writing and your pics AND it's time to POST again, Girl. I feel like I know you just a bit through your insights and of course through Christina … I hope we meet some day.


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"Code" is a song by American rappers Offset and Moneybagg Yo, released on August 26, 2022. It was produced by Money Musik, ARJI and Veyis.

Composition
The song has an uptempo beat, over which Offset raps in a staccato delivery and Auto-Tuned vocals, while Moneybagg Yo performs in a brooding tone. Lyrically, the song centers on them being ahead of their time and criticizing "counterfeit" rappers.

Music video
A music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Claire Arnold, it stars American model Bella Hadid, showing her and the rappers wearing Balenciaga clothing and jewelry. Offset and Moneybagg Yo appear in a white background and in a blue-lit studio. Hadid poses and does planks inside a lighted wall box, first wearing a rhinestone bikini with boots and black gloves, before adding a neon green fake fur coat and black hoodie to her outfit. Later, she wears a white faux fur coat and black sunglasses during a runway walk.

Live performances
On September 7, 2022, Offset performed a medley of "Code" and "54321" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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How South American teams in UEFA Nations League would work
The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in Europe's Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition.
The Nations League, which began in Europe in 2018, is currently contested by the 55 member nations of European governing body UEFA.
However, the 10 members of CONMEBOL are set to form part of a newly expanded competition beginning in 2024.
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Asked about the proposal, Boniek told Meczyki: "In 2024 CONMEBOL will join the Nations League.
"We do not know yet in what formula, in what form. We signed a memorandum about cooperation between CONMEBOL and UEFA and from 2024 these teams will play in the Nations League."
Boniek added that six South American teams will join League A of the Nations League while the other four will join League B.
The games are expected to be played in Europe to cut down on travel.
Big plans for Europe & South America
An expanded Nations League looks to be the next step in closer relations between UEFA and CONMEBOL.
The two governing bodies signed a joint agreement last week pledging to "broaden their existing cooperation" and develop football "beyond their geographical zones".
The agreement also includes the opening of a joint office in London, which will be in charge of "coordinating projects of common interest".
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The first example of this is a June 2022 friendly match between 2021 Copa America winners Argentina and Euro 2021 champions Italy, the first of three such matches between the respective continental champions.
UEFA & CONMEBOL challenging FIFA?
A revamped Nations League also appears to directly conflict with FIFA's plans to hold a World Cup every two years instead of four.
The Nations League at present fits around other major international tournaments, but it would clash with a World Cup if it was held every two years.
MORE: Will Denmark's Christian Eriksen play again?
UEFA and CONMEBOL have both publicly opposed FIFA's plans for more regular World Cups, with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin expressing "grave concerns" about the proposals earlier this year.
Football's world governing body FIFA is holding a global summit on Monday to discuss the future of the game, including its plans for a biennial World Cup.
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Dusty Supernovae
by Ian Czekala | Aug 4, 2011 | Daily Paper Summaries | 0 comments
Title: A Spitzer Survey for Dust in Type IIn Supernovae
Authors: Ori D. Fox, Roger A. Chevalier, Michael F. Skrutskie, Alicia M. Soderberg, Alexei V. Filippenko, Mohan Ganeshalingam, Jeffrey M. Silverman, Nathan Smith, and Thea N. Steele
First Author's Institution: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt Maryland
Many astronomers have an ambivalent relationship towards "dust" in our cosmos. Not quite like what you may find at the back of your cupboard, astrophysical dust is really more like smoke, with particulates roughly micron-sized and composed of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and other things that astronomers broadly term "metals." Dust is found in large quantities in the interstellar medium and even within our own solar system, where it causes the zodiacal light. Like the dust blanketing your soup cans, cosmic dust can be a nuisance–confounding measurements of stars and other objects behind the dust by extincting and reddening the light from the astrophysical object. A large number of astronomers only deal with dust because they want to know how to account and correct for it in their observations of background objects.
But, where does all of this dust come from? The study of dust formation and destruction is itself an intrinsically interesting field for study, and the last few decades have seen much progress in the study of dust, as laboratory work, interplanetary particulate gathering missions such as Stardust, and infrared observatories such as Spitzer have been able to finally bring to bear a wealth of data to learn just what exactly cosmic dust is and where it comes from. For an excellent reference on the interstellar medium and dust, check out Bruce Draine's textbook, Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium.
Some of the best candidate sites for dust formation include cool stellar winds from evolved stars, and in the aftermath of supernovae and novae. In their paper on the arXiv, Fox et al conduct an extensive survey of a particular type of core-collapse supernovae (IIn) with the Spitzer infrared space telescope to search for late time emission from dust. Type IIn supernovae are unique because they exhibit several narrow components in their spectral lines, leading astronomers to infer that they live in a complex circum-stellar environment (which is at slower velocities than the supernova ejecta). For more on how astronomers can infer velocities from spectral lines, see this post on P Cygni profiles.
However, there has been a perennial problem that in actuality supernovae do not produce enough dust as is expected. To give the punchline away, Fox et al find that most of the dust observed in IIn supernovae is best fit by a model where the dust was produced in an outflow from the massive progenitor star (such as a Luminous Blue Variable star (LBV)) and not in the actual supernova explosion itself.
Mid-infrared (IR) observations are some of the most useful to provide constraints on the dust properties since warm dust (400-800 Kelvin) emits most strongly in these bands. Where is this dust formed and how is it heated to warm temperatures to emit in the IR? Although dust may have been formed in the actual supernova explosion itself, for example in the post-shocked gas between the forward and reverse shocks, pre-existing dust could also be a source of the observed IR emission. Pre-existing dust could be collisionally heated by the shocked gas or simply heated by the radiation from the supernova explosion itself–the optical light from the supernova is reprocessed down into the IR bands, warming the dust. Fox et al. propose several sources of the dust emission and examine the plausibility of each.
There are many tools in an astronomer's toolbox that are useful for analyzing where the emission is coming from and what is truly going on in the aftermath of the supernova (see Figure 8). If new dust forms inside the supernova, then we would expect the dust to absorb more radiation from the redshifted tail (positive velocities) of a spectral line to geometrical considerations since, for our line of sight, the blueshifted material would already be in front of the dust and not be blocked by it. So, there is likely evidence of newly formed dust, but it is not enough to explain all of the IR emission.
Fox et al explore many different models to explain the IR emission from the type IIn supernovae in their survey:
Pre-existing dust could be collisionally heated by the post-shocked gas. However, the heating is more than an order of magnitude lower than observed.
Optical emission could radiatively heat the dust. In the same way as we can observe optical light echoes, there are are also infrared light echoes. The intense radiation from a supernova explosion can destroy dust out to a certain radius. However, this scenario is discounted because none of the observed dust temperatures approach the vaporization temperature of typical interstellar dust.
Instead, the authors find that the emission is most consistent with a model of pre-existing circumstellar dust that is heated by continuous interactions of the supernovae ejecta with circumstellar material. This material would then radiate strongly in the IR bands.
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The masked man has appointed himself emperor of the fairy tale world after gathering all the villains from numerous stories and taking over the fairy tale world with their help, now it's up to Alex Conner and their friends to save their world from this mayhem… if the masked man can recruit villains from stories with the magic potion, so can the twins but the only problem is the time they have is really little and the work they need to do is huge so will they make it in time to save the world the royals and civilians or will it be too late?
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The best of SA's scenic delights and exciting activities.
By John Pedler
Published: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Updated: February 20, 2019 at 2:54 pm
South Australia is almost embarrassingly rich in scenic delights and exciting activities. From the desert to the coast, there's so much to explore. Get in on the action with these top-shelf experiences.
Raptor Domain, Kangaroo Island
Raptor Domain has provided a second chance for injured, rescued and orphaned birds that are no longer suited for release into the wild.
See owls, eagles and other birds of prey in full flight, and watch how the clever black-breasted buzzard opens an emu egg. Get up very close and personal with Australia's unique reptiles and, if you have the nerve, check out the action in the Venom Pit – home to some of the country's more toxic denizens.
Camp and 4WD in the Flinders Ranges
So many choices! From the craggy ramparts of the Gammon Ranges in the north, to the valleys and canyons of the southern Flinders, there are remote campsites and rugged 4WD trails galore.
For high adventure and low-range action, tackle the tracks on one of the station properties that have opened their doors to visitors. Head deep into the Ranges through rocky gullies and along ridgetops to find your own patch of secluded camping paradise.
Quad biking at Waitpinga Farm
Take a spin on the practice track before heading off across this south-coast farm. A scenic tour takes in glorious views of the Southern Ocean and the pounding surf at Waitpinga Beach.
An adventure tour really gets the heart pumping, as you weave among gum trees on sandy tracks, tackle rocky creek crossings and scoot across grassy plains.
Visit Mount Gambier's Blue Lake in summer
Summertime photos of the Blue Lake always look photoshopped, but no, it really is that blue! A greenish-grey during the cooler months, this volcanic crater lake goes through its dazzling summer makeover around November each year.
It may be pretty as a picture now, but it was probably less appealing when it blasted into existence around 5000 years ago. For a close-up look, take a tour to the lake surface via the old pumping station and well shaft.
Photos of the Blue Lake always look photoshopped, but no, it really is that blue!
Swim with the sea lions at Port Lincoln
Imagine being underwater with a dozen excited puppies. That's what swimming with sea lions is like. As curious as they are playful, they're always up for a face-to-face encounter with the weird bug-eyed strangers on their turf.
The way these zippy little sea mammals twist and turn, surely they must be boneless. With bursts of speed of up to 40km/h, it's probably best not to get caught up in a game of chasey.
Swim with sea lions at Port Lincoln.
Segway in the Barossa Valley
With its handsome stone buildings, sprawling lawns and groves of date palms, Seppeltsfield winery is a worthy attraction in its own right.
Adding Segways to the mix just makes the whole experience a giddy delight. Tour this historic winery and head deep into the vineyards aboard one of the world's coolest forms of transport. These two-wheeled marvels are so easy to ride that, after a short training session, you'll be scooting around like a pro. It's even more fun than it looks.
Spend the day at Monarto Zoo
For a slice of the African savannah in the SA Murraylands, take a bus ride among giraffes, rhinos, lions, hyenas and more. Change continents as you're transported among Indian antelopes, a bison herd and Przewalski's horses – wild ponies that are usually found grazing on the steppes of central Asia.
And check out Aussie favourites like Tassie devils and the skittish yellow-footed rock wallaby. For the more energetic visitor, there's a network of walking trails leading to viewing platforms.
For a real thrill, upgrade to an Animal Experience and find yourself mingling with meerkats, or even being a keeper for a day.
Fly over Wilpena Pound
From the ground, it's really something, but from the air you get the whole picture. A flight over Wilpena Pound reveals the full scale of this massive natural amphitheatre. It's jaw-dropping stuff as the plane sidles up to the towering quartzite bluffs that form the pound walls.
To the north, the multi-peaked spine of the ABC Range ripples off into the distance. Nature's handiwork at its most awesome.
Take a houseboat trip
There are few things more relaxing than drifting along the Murray River on a houseboat. Watch the orange cliffs and bird-filled billabongs pass by from your on-board spa.
Pull into a different riverbank beauty spot each night and take in the sunset while planning the next day's scenic cruise. Toss in a yabbie net, wet a line, or just soak up the rays on the sundeck while pelicans and hawks ride the updrafts overhead.
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Assessment of antibiotic prescribing pattern in pediatric patients: A cross-sectional hospital-based survey
Bhupalam Pradeepkumar, Tawfeek Alameri, Goruntla Narayana, Y Padmanabha Reddy, Jinka Dasaratha Ramaiah
DOI:10.4103/cjhr.cjhr_52_17
Background: Irrational usage of antibiotics increases the risk for the antimicrobial resistance, leads to increase morbidity, mortality, and economic burden for health care. India is a lower-middle income developing country in south Asia that has high potential for overuse and misuse of antibiotics and has less public awareness of antimicrobial resistance. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the prescribing indicators to measure the rational usage of drugs in primary care and to assess the prescribing pattern of antibiotics. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prescribing pattern of antibiotics in pediatric patients of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out in private pediatric specialty hospitals in urban areas of Anantapur district. Sample size was calculated using single population proportion formula. A total number of 845 pediatric in-patients were included for the study. Patients' demographic characters, diagnosis, and drugs prescribed were recorded in a prestructured and validated data collection form. Results: An average of 3.53 drugs prescribed per patient encounter, which was higher than WHO prescribed indicator standard value 2. The present study reveals that the percentage of encounters with antibiotics was 50.05% (423), which was higher than WHO standard (20.0-26.8%). Among 423 antibiotic prescriptions, 23.43% (198) prescribed with generic names and 91.48% antibiotics were prescribed from essential drug formulary list. Conclusion: Prescription patterns and usage of antibiotics in this study was inappropriate in comparing our results with WHO prescribing indicators. Effective interventions are required to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions.
Hot iron rods branding, its complications: Still continue in central India
Seema Mahant, CM Reddy, Supriya Mahant, MP Singh
Introduction: The middle of the 20th century has often been described as a golden age of scientific advancement and miraculous medical breakthroughs. In spite of a lot of awareness and many health education programs, still some traditional treatment exists in many places in our country including Central India. In some villages of Madhya Pradesh, many horrifying therapies such as iron rods branding are well known for a few common diseases such as ascites, headache, pneumonia, common cold, or hernia. Bruise marks can be seen on the bodies of a majority of villagers. Main reasons behind such therapy are lack of money for medical treatment, lack of medical facilities, and the unwillingness of medical officers to stay in small villages. Besides this, illiteracy compels them to follow old customs and practices. All these strengthen the faith of villagers in such treatments. It is all due to lack of education and proper awareness. Many female patients come to hospital with complications of iron rods branding suggest that despite being educated, strong cultural beliefs forces people to undergo branding as a treatment of many common diseases in India even in the 21st century. Aims and Objectives: To study the reasons and complications of hot iron branding. Materials and Methods: Sample size was 30. Thirty patients with old, healed (within 1 year), or recent scars of iron branding were included in the study. Patients were evaluated for the sociodemographic details and the information of underlying disease, pattern of lesions, and complications of branding. Results: Hot iron branding is still carrying on as traditional treatment in Central India. It is commonly seen in females of age 20–50 years. It is mostly found in illiterate patients of low socioeconomic status who have chronic disease and chronic pain. Conclusion: Skin branding which still has therapeutic uses in some cultural societies have severe medical complications in Central India.
Validation of Kvaal's and Cameriere's methods of age estimation in people of Marathwada origin
Maneesha Das, Abhishek Singh Nayyar, Neetu Punhani, Harsha Puri, Rakesh Rohilla, KV Chalapathi, B Anand Babu
Context: Aging, in forensic context, is necessary both for the dead and the living. Kvaal et al. introduced a method of age estimation by indirectly measuring secondary dentin deposition on radiographs. Cameriere et al., later, put forth a method based on radiographic estimation of pulp/tooth area ratio (AR) in specific teeth of the dentition. Aim: The purpose of the present study was to assess the validity of Kvaal's and Cameriere's methods of age estimation in a specific populace of Marathwada origin. Materials and Methods: A total number of 110 patients aged between 15 and 75 years were selected and the variables P = complete pulp length/root length (from enamel-cementum junction [ECJ]-root apex), r = complete pulp length/complete tooth length, a = complete pulp length/root width at ECJ level, b = pulp/root width at midpoint level between ECJ level and mid-root level, and c = pulp/root width at mid-root level; and pulp/tooth AR were recorded as devised in Kvaal's and Cameriere's methods of age estimation, respectively. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS (version 10.5) package. Mean comparison of morphological variables was carried out using Student's t-test. Intra- and inter-observer reproducibility of measurements was studied using the concordance correlation coefficient. Results: Of all the morphological variables, variables P, r, mean (M), length (L), and pulp/tooth AR of Kvaal's and Cameriere's methods correlated significantly with age with variable P correlating the best among them. Conclusion: Variables associated with width ratios rather than length ratios of Kvaal's and Cameriere's methods correlated best with chronological age in the populace of Marathwada origin.
Hemophilia treatment center: A stratification model for developing countries: A pilot study from India
M Joseph John, Naveen Kakkar, Amrith Mathew, Chepsy C Philip, Tanuja Tanuja, Ramandeep Kaur, Jasprit Singh, Scott Dunkley
Background: Hemophilia center, treatment center (TC), hemophilia TC (HTC), and Hemophilia Comprehensive Care Center (CCC) are terminologies used to describe centers caring for persons with hemophilia (PWH). These are based on their capability to provide multidisciplinary care and laboratory services. Widely described are the European HTCs (EHTCs) and the European Hemophilia CCCs (EHCCCs). However, most centers in developing countries providing care for PWH have variable clinical expertise and laboratory facilities, which do not qualify for the existing models. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done to evaluate the laboratory and clinical care facilities available in HTCs in India. The survey questionnaire was sent to 62 HTCs in India. Laboratory and clinical care facilities were categorized based on a predefined stratification model. Level IV being the minimum and Level I the maximum were used to define clinical and laboratory facilities. Results: Fifty-two (85%) centers responded representing 17 states in India. Only 28 HTCs had attached laboratory services. Although all the centers cared for acute bleeds, only half managed chronic joint disease (Level III) while one-sixth could perform surgeries (Level II). Only one-third of the laboratories had instituted quality control measures and performed factor assays. Only four centers qualified for EHTC criteria and two for the EHCCC criteria. Conclusion: This HTC stratification model provides assessment and differentiation of the clinical and laboratory services. It allows an individual HTC to identify the standard of care and provides a framework for objectively planning, implementing, and evaluating its services.
Calvarial tuberculosis presenting as multiple osteolytic soft tissue lesions
Reddy Ravikanth, Sunil Mathew, Robert Patrick Selvam
Primary tuberculosis (TB) of the skull is a very rare entity scantily described in literature with 0.2%–1.3% of cases. The different radiological forms of calvarial TB described are - circumscribed lesions of the sclerotic and lytic type and diffuse TB of the cranium. Treatment for skull TB includes antituberculous therapy along with appropriate surgical intervention. Here, we present a case of calvarial TB presenting as multiple osteolytic soft tissue lesions.
Springboard program: A ray of hope for the empowerment of victims of child marriage in Yemen
Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy
DOI:10.4103/cjhr.cjhr_4_17
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Virulence property, phylogenetic background, and resistance pattern of Escherichia coli isolates from wound infections
Arindam Chakraborty, Vishwas Saralaya, Prabha Adhikari, Shalini Shenoy
Aims: The aim of the present study was to characterize the E. coli isolates from surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and from foot ulcers on the basis of virulence and drug resistance. Subjects and Methods: A total of forty E. coli strains isolated from wound infections were studied. Phylogenetic background, virulence factors (VFs), and antibiotic resistance profiles were determined by phenotypic and genotypic methods. Correlation between phylogenetic groups, VFs, and drug resistance pattern were analyzed. Results: Analysis of virulence gene possession among the isolates indicated that a maximum number were carrying the fimH (39 strains; 97.5%) gene, followed by iutA (27; 67.5%), papC (16; 4%), hlyA (5; 12.5%), cnf1 ( 5; 12.5%), and neuC (1; 2.5%), respectively. The phylogroups B2 (32.5%) and D (42.5%) were more common. Thirty isolates (75%) were found to be positive for extended-spectrum β-lactamase genes. CIT type of plasmid-mediated AmpC was seen only in 6 (15%) isolates. Most effective antibiotics were carbapenem and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim groups of drugs. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that adherence factors and iron uptake systems are two of the more important CFs expressed by such isolates, and such strains are also observed to exhibit a higher degree of drug resistance. Carbapenems and co-trimoxazole may be considered as reliable and successful alternative medications for these isolates.
Management of periradicular lesion using calcium sulfate graft: An unique case report
Arnav Mukherji
Failure to root canal treatment can be attributed to inadequate treatment. Although highest standards are followed, still failure is inevitable. In most of the cases, the endodontic failure results from persistent or secondary intraradicular infection. Extraradicular infections may also be implicated in the failure of some cases. Paraendodontic surgery is warranted in periapical diseases treatment, when traditional endodontic therapy does not obtain satisfactory outcomes. The objective of this case report is to report a clinical case where an apicoectomy was indicated due to failure in conventional endodontic treatment followed by unconventional bone grafting using calcium sulfate.
Emphysematous pyelonephritis within a horseshoe kidney
Amit Tuli, Faireena Singh, Kim Jacob Mammen
Association of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) with horseshoe kidney is rare. It is a life-threatening condition with variable mortality. Historically, the treatment consisted of early nephrectomy. One such patient managed conservatively by placement of percutaneous drainage (PCD) and appropriate antibiotic coverage, is reported. This patient responded well to the conservative approach of treatment by insertion of PCD under computed tomography guidance. Hence, insertion of PCDs is an effective way of treating EPN.
When chronic ischemia in thalassemia mimics leukodystrophy: Case report with review of literature
Sukriti Kumar, Manish Gutch
We present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain picture of a 10-month-old child suffering from thalassemia major. The picture had changes that mimicked leukodystrophy. However, on taking detailed clinical history, the MRI picture fitted well into the chronic hemolytic anemia pathology, and the changes could be explained and corroborated with studies in the literature.
One-step apexification of blunderbass canal using biodentin
Vinaya Susan Varghese, Veerendra Uppin, Nirmal Kurian
Apexification is a treatment protocol well recognized and accepted by clinicians worldwide for the management of an immature tooth with necrotic pulp. With the advent of newer biomimetic and bioactive materials in the market, these treatment protocols have succeeded in achieving more predictable, successful treatment outcomes. The case report details the successful treatment of a 33-year-old male patient with nonvital maxillary central incisor that had open apex, with biodentine for apexification procedure, and 1-year follow-up exhibiting progressive involution of periapical radiolucency and satisfactory healing of the periapical tissues.
Antenatally diagnosed alobar holoprosencephaly: A report of two cases
CR Srinivasa Babu, Inampudi Vineel, Arjun Prakash, Y Ravi Kumar
Holoprosencephaly is a complex developmental abnormality of the brain arising from the failure of cleavage of the prosencephalon. The condition termed "holoprosencephaly" includes cyclopia, cebocephaly, ethmocephaly, and median cleft. We present two cases of antenatally diagnosed alobar holoprosencephaly with multiple associations, which were confirmed after termination of pregnancy. One of them had a proboscis and a single midline eye. The other had multiple facial abnormalities such as hypotelorism, median cleft lip and palate, and preauricular skin tag.
Imaging in neurosarcoidosis
Reddy Ravikanth
DOI:10.4103/cjhr.cjhr_127_16
Commentary on observations on our article – Re: Seroprevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (herpes, chlamydia, and syphilis) in pregnant women in Warri, Nigeria
Favour Osazuwa
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The public health implications of mycetoma: A neglected tropical disease
Recommendations to promote safe and effective use of contraceptives: World Health Organization
Minimally invasive therapy of upside-down stomach: A single-center experience
Radek Vrba, Cestmir Neoral, Rene Aujesky, Martin Stasek, Linda Bebarova, Petr Janda, Tereza Vrbova, Tomas Bohanes, Katherine Vomackova, Martin Lovecek
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate short-term and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive therapy in Type IV hiatal hernia (upside-down stomach). Patients and Methods: A retrospective study of 58 consecutively operated patients with Type IV hiatal hernia between 1998 and 2015 was conducted. Short-term outcome was evaluated using Clavien-Dindo classification and long-term outcomes using phone survey and subjective assessment of patients at least 1 year following surgery. Results: Laparoscopic hiatoplasty was performed in all patients, with gastropexy in 55.2%, fundoplication in 39.6%, and combination of fundoplication and gastropexy in 5.2%. Complications were observed in 6.9%. Two early reoperations (within 30 days) due to acute reherniation were necessary. Adverse events occurred in seven cases – pleural opening and peroperative bleeding. Three patients were reoperated laparoscopically 2–17 months after the first surgery due to receiving partial stomach herniation. In 67.2% of patients, long-term subjective quality of life assessment was available. Eighty percent of them were completely satisfied, without recurrence of preoperative symptoms. Conclusion: Elective laparoscopic surgery of hiatal hernia Type IV is a safe procedure, which has all the benefits of minimally invasive therapy with favorable short- and long-term results.
Milestones of dental history
Rajesh Mahant, S Vineet Agrawal, Sonali Kapoor, Isha Agrawal
Since ages, human beings suffer from the dental problems. With the journey as time elapsed the person treating the teeth changed (i.e., from barbers and monks to present dentists), equipment changed (i.e., from bow drills to airotor and laser handpieces), materials changed (i.e., from ground mastic alum/honey to tooth colored composite and ceramics). There has been drastic change in treatment planning from extraction to the conservation of teeth and from manual restoration to computerized restorations computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Thus, this review is an attempt to have an insight into major milestones of the dental timeline.
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Not sure what this thread is about really...but I thought it might be quite good to have a thread where people can have a bit of banter, one liners and the like. Obviously nowt offensive or personal etc., keep it clean (ish) too.
The audience could be bigger than that, but now there's a stage!
Is that indignation or recognition?
As well as the pizza?
We all have our leanings?
No i'm sure CC loves me really.
Is the the one with creme deal menthe in it?
Didn't Sir Lassie invent dreadlocks?
larry is the greek goat.


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Rohrgraben ist ein geographischer Name:

Gewässer:
 Rohrgraben (Aisch), rechter Zufluss der Aisch nach Lenkersheim, Stadt Bad Windsheim, Landkreis Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern
 Rohrgraben (Birkenseegraben), linker Zufluss des Birkenseegrabens (zum Krebsbach, zur Würm) bei Ehningen, Landkreis Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg
 Rohrgraben (Gnasbach), linker Zufluss zu einem Altlauf des Gnasbachs bei Trössing, Gemeinde Gnas, Bezirk Südoststeiermark
 Rohrgraben (Horätzbach), linker Zufluss des Horätzbachs bei Dietersdorf, Gemeinde Dobl-Zwaring, Bezirk Graz-Umgebung
 Rohrgraben (Irrebach), linker Nebenstrang-Oberlauf des Irrebachs (zur Altmühl) bei Winterschneidbach, kreisfreie Stadt Ansbach, Bayern
 Rohrgraben, anderer Name des Rohrbach (Körsch), rechter Zufluss der Körsch in Scharnhausen, Stadt Ostfildern, Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg
 Rohrgraben (Mettlachbach), linker Zufluss des Mettlachbachs (zum Haselbach, zur Bibert) an der Lockenmühle, Markt Flachslanden, Landkreis Ansbach, Bayern
 Rohrgraben (Schwarzgraben), rechter längerer Zufluss des Schwarzgrabens (zur Friedberger Ach) bei Mühlhausen, Gemeinde Affing, Landkreis Aichach-Friedberg, Bayern
 Rohrgraben (Tiefenbach), rechter Zufluss des Tiefenbachs (zur Ach, zur Ammer) im Gemeindegebiet von Eglfing, Landkreis Weilheim-Schongau, Bayern
 Rohrgraben (Unterkrumbacher Bach), linker Oberlauf des Unterkrumbacher Bachs (zum Sittenbach, zur Pegnitz) bis nach Oberkrumbach, Gemeinde Kirchensittenbach, Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bayern
 Rohrgraben (Werra), rechter Zufluss der Werra bei Unterrohn, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen

Orte:
 Rohrgraben (Gemeinde Paldau), Weiler in der Marktgemeinde Paldau, Bezirk Südoststeiermark, Steiermark

Siehe auch:
 Rohrbach
 Röhrgraben
 Rohrwiesengraben


If moles or gophers are damaging your Fontana landscape and need Gopher Service service call Rodent Guys to rescue your landscaping. Our Gopher Service service in Fontana, CA is offered with pet friendly methods with well trained techs. Please dial us at 909-599-4711 to service Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties.
Any gopher control Fontana Ca . needs is from the pocket gopher that is exactly the same as a gopher. Just about all damages is almost always to new plants as they are young, un-established plus it doesn't require a lot of gnawing for a gopher to eliminate or feed on it. Lawn can also be seriously impacted by gophers with damage from both the eating on the turf plus the dirt forced on the top and residing on the turf that smothers it.
Big trees normally takes biting for a little bit so not to worry. Smaller trees could be killed by way of a gopher quickly since the roots offering the life for your tree are young. You discover certain limbs of trees or bushes continue to die out when gophers are harming them. This is a result of the roots issuing life for that part of the plant is compromised or destroyed by your gopher and no longer supplying life for that part of the plant you might be raising.
Pocket gopher burrows are usually filled with dirt like in the picture above. This helps to set them apart from other tunneling rodents like ground squirrels. They can create one to three mounds every day which is why you want to remove gophers immediately on your landscape. Gopher removal (not gofer removal ) is usually done by a qualified pest control company with experience with how to eliminate gophers for your home. Always ensure they have an agriculture pest control license as required by California state law in and not merely a license for structural pest control.
Gophers consume plants, tree roots, ornamental flowers and vegetables on your lawn – if it's a plant they probably will eatwll consume|like} it. Most damage is to new plants because they are small, un-established and it does not} take a lot for a gopher to destroy or eat it. Lawn is also very effected by gophers with destruction from both the eating of the turf and the soil pushed on top and staying on the grass which smothers it.
Big trees can take gnawing for a while so not to panic. Smaller trees can be killed by a gopher in a short time because the roots supplying the nutrients to the tree are undeveloped. You will notice certain branches of trees or bushes start to dry out when gophers are attacking it. This is caused by the roots supplying that part of the plant is damaged or killed by the gopher and no longer supplying life to that part of the plant you are growing in.
The best control methods for gopher extermination are burrow fumigants, bait, burrow blasting, Tunnel Fill, and trapping. Trapping, Tunnel Fill and baiting are options that a home owner can use with some success. Burrow Blasting is typically performed by a company serious about gophers (we use a Varmint Getter for burrow blasting) due to the expense of the machine.
Burrow fumigants are very useful but are restricted materials in, only available to and used by licensed technicians like us. Burrow fumigants are not the same as the smoke bombs from the Home Depot which are seldom successful.
Flooding can work on farms where the whole field is flooded and there is nowhere for a gopher to escape. On your property you are going to attempt to flood the gopher with a water holse down the hole. The problem is the water typically never fills up the burrow and the gopher simply raises his head above the water line until you start to think about about the water bill in Fontana and shut off the water off.
There are no repellents in Fontana available at the present time that have been shown to provide good Gopher Service. Several plants, such as gopher purge and cantor bean have been said to offer relief, but these claims have never been proved. If they really worked to get rid of gophers no one would be reading this site including you.
When gophers are causing damage to you Fontana property, they are allowed to be removed by any legal means. Allowable methods can include gopher traps and poison bait placed by the owner or tenant of the property. Any poison bait used to kill gophers must be registered for gophers on the product label and follow the instructions carefully.
We will come out to provide Gopher Service services in Fontana using the best methods based on each situation such as fumigation. Depending on where tunnels are located poison baits are used in place of fumigation of tunnels. Gopher Service is a tough job for the beginner, we have a lot of experience with it.
This is founder of Rodent Guys, Nick Nielsen, with two gophers, one caught in a gopher trap and one removed with poison. Nick and his team of Gopher Service experts will be showing off trophies like these at the end of your project.


An exhibit of American painter, printmaker and sculptor Oliver Lee Jackson's Recent Paintings bringing together 18 of his works made over the past 15 years will be on display at National Gallery of Art between April 14 and September 15.
The exhibit features a collection of Jackson's 25 works created over the past decade and a half. It includes a portrait of late Julius Hemphill, who was an adventurous jazz saxophonist.
"Oliver Lee Jackson has created a complex body of work which masterfully weaves together visual influences ranging from the Renaissance to modernism with principles of rhythm and improvisation drawn from his study of African cultures and American jazz," says the exhibit brief.
In Jackson's large-scale paintings, figural elements of bodies kneeling and playing instruments are blended with colorful abstract compositions and worked surfaces. "Each painting creates a space and world of its own, captivating viewers and challenging them to spend time with the mesmerizing works," the brief adds.
Jackson, 84, was born in 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. He has served as assistant director of People's Art Center (1963-64) and as director of Program Uhuru (1967-68). He's also taught at California State University, Sacramento for several years. In 2000, he was invited to serve as Artist in Residence at Harvard University. He currently lives and works in Oakland, California, where he set up his studio in 1982.
Curated by Harry Cooper, senior curator and head of department of modern art at National Gallery of Art, the exhibition is organized by the museum, which also houses Jackson's artworks as part of their permanent collections.
The exhibition is supported and sponsored by Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. The Tower Project of the National Gallery of Art provided additional funding for it.
Admission is free and passes are not required to see the exhibit.


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Свиновиді (Suina) — підряд ссавців з ряду оленеподібні, або парнопалі (Cerviformes, seu Artiodactyla).

Систематика

Місце в системі ряду
Свиновиді — один з 4-х підрядів ряду оленеподібних.
Нерідко свиновидих протиставляють усім іншим (т.зв. «жуйним») групам ряду оленеподібних, і в такому разі їх називають назвою-протилежністю — «нежуйними».

 Ряд Cerviformes — Оленеподібні
 Підряд Suimorpha Свиновиді, або «Нежуйні» (типова родина — Suidae Свиневі)
 Підряд Tylopoda — Верблюдовиді, або Мозоленогі (типова родина — Camelidae Верблюдові)
 Підряд Cetancodonta — Бегемотовиді (типова родина — Hippopotamidae Бегемотові)
 Підряд Ruminantia — Оленевиді, або Жуйні (типова родина — Cervidae Оленеві)

Родинний склад підряду
Підряд Свиновиді (Suimorpha) включає 4 родини — дві сучасні й дві вимерлі. Бегемотові були включені в цю групу, але згідно з молекулярно-генетичними дослідженнями вони не дуже тісно пов'язані зі свиновидими, але ближче пов'язанні з китоподібними.

 Родина Suidae — свиневі (18 сучасних видів)
 Родина Tayassuidae — таясові (3 сучасні види)
 Родина †Doliochoeridae
 Родина †Sanitheriidae

Поширення
Природний діапазон свиневих включає Євразію (у т.ч. Японію, Індонезію й Філіппіни) й Північну Африку. Сучасне поширення пекарієвих включає більшу частину Південної Америки й південь Північної Америки. Однак, вид Sus scrofa введений і трапляється у дикому вигляді в Австралії, в Північній і Південній Америці й на багатьох островах.

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Підряди ссавців


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Suns 118, Knicks 97: Scenes from a loss to a far superior opponent
The Suns are good, yo.
By Joe Flynn Nov 26, 2021, 9:29pm EST
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The Phoenix Suns are a really, really good basketball team. If that fact wasn't apparent last year when they blitzed their way through the Western Conference playoffs, it should be apparent now that they've won 15 games in a row.
Unfortunately for Knicks fans, their club isn't anywhere near Phoenix's level right now. They showed as much Friday night in a 118-97 loss. The Knicks actually started the game hot, but the Suns (especially Devin Booker) were even hotter. They methodically built up a 13-point lead at halftime, and honestly the Knicks felt lucky to only be down that much.
The Suns turned the game into a bit of a laugher when the Knicks starters (except Kemba Walker) came out flat once again in the third quarter. With the game out of reach and a pivotal game tomorrow in Atlanta, Tom Thibodeau mercifully went deeper into his bench in the fourth quarter. The star was Immanuel Quickley, who dropped 16 points on 6-9 shooting and added 4 assists, including this beauty:
highlight play down 20 alert pic.twitter.com/OvAMQx8QFp
The other highlight of the night was Miules McBride's first official NBA bucket.
First career bucket for @deucemcb11 ☑ pic.twitter.com/iKcnLdsLDz
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 27, 2021
Not a very fun night. Recap to come.


In this blog post I will share how you can get started with aromatherapy if you are new to it. There are some great easy ways to safely incorporate essential oils in your life and enjoy beautiful scents in your home, car or office.
Aromatherapy essential oils are made from different type of plant materials by extracting the essence of the plant. This is done most commonly by steam distillation or cold pressing. Aromatherapy is fairly new therapy form in treatments, but plant materials have been used thousands of years in ceremonial practices, perfumery and beauty care products. One of the most commonly known scents are lavender and rose, but many herbs, flowers, tree materials and even grass are used to make the modern essential oils. There are new ones coming to the market all the time, so there is always something new to explore. Essential oils are potent plant materials and sold usually in small quantities as you would only need a drop or two to experience the beautiful scents.
One of the most powerful senses we have is the sense of smell, even though we don't always realise how it can have an effect in our lives. Unfortunately the modern nose is quite sensitised as strong synthetic perfumes are most commonly used and at first when you start using natural essential oils they may seem weak. Overtime your nose will recover and you will start smelling things better and need less essence to smell them.
There are some essential oils that have been used for a long time and are considered to be safe, so I would recommend starting your exploration with them. Most herbal oils are considered safe like lavender, coriander or sage. The oils made from tree materials are also gentle like fir, pine, eucalyptus or ever popular frankincense. Start with a few drops until you get used to using them. You can start with a singular essential oil as all of them do smell beautiful on their own as well. Later on when you get used to them, you can try blending a few different oils together and create your own scents.
One of the easiest ways to get the scent in your home is to use an essential oil burner or electric diffuser. You can add a few drops in to the water and experience a beautiful scent in your home. With both of these methods you can just add a few drops of your chosen essential oil. Another easy way to use aromatherapy is to add a few drops of the essential oils to a plain fragrance free base material like oil, shower gel or lotion. Place some of the base material to for example a small pump bottle (100ml) and add a few drops of essential oils. Make sure to shake or mix them well. You can use the shower gel as body or hand wash and the oil or lotion a body moisturiser. This is a great way to experiment different scents.
I also picked a few electric diffusers for you to give you some inspiration. Check them out!
Remember to download the eBook Small Guide to Aromatherapy to give you more information and ideas.


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1-й Синєгорський козачий Атаманський полк () — військовий підрозділ донських козаків у війську Третього Рейху періоду Другої світової війни.

Історія
У серпні 1942 полк сформували у станиці Синєгорська з близько 1,2 тис. козаків під командування військового старшини Журавльова. Брав участь у Сталінградській битві і на початку 1943 йому вдалось вийти з оточення разом з декількома підрозділами Вермахту. У січні 1943 зайняв оборону біля станиці Єкатериненської на ріці Бистра, з лютого бився під Новочеркаськом, Ростовом-на-Дону, ріці Міус біля Таганрогу. Командування полком перейшло до військового старшини Риковського. Весною 1943 полк перевели до Млави, де розформували. Бійців включили до донських полків 1-ї козачої дивізії.

Джерела
 С. Г. Чуєв, Проклятые солдаты. Предатели на стороне III рейха, Москва 2004

Посилання
 Казачьи Части 1941–1943 год

Див. також
 1-й Донський козачий полк
 2-й Донський козачий полк

Примітки

Донські козацькі полки Вермахту
Військові формування, засновані 1942


WEAPON centers on a lonely U.S. border patrol agent, played by (Tiffani Thiessen), who captures a genetically engineered super-soldier, played by (Rich Franklin). It begins as the soldiers creator, played by (Bruce Greenwood), attempts to hunt them down. Based on a screenplay by John Flock and Christopher Warre Smets, the film is produced by Joshua Gray and directed by John Stead. Jacqueline Kelly, Barbara Sacks, Kate Harrison and Lewin Webb serve as the films executive producers. Peace Arch will distribute the picture in Canada and act as worldwide sales agent.
Shooting has began. Early December shooting was in Hamilton and surrounding areas (Jerseyville, Dundas). Look for a Green el camino in the movie, as well as a few NY State Sherrifs cars.
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Exhibitions (current)
Lawrence Kelsey - "New York Idyll: Scenes of Central Park"
February 2 - March 24, 2007
Opening: Fri, Feb 2, 6-8 PM
About Exhibition
Lawrence Kelsey's "New York Idyll: Scenes of Central Park" Feb 2, 2007 – March 27, 2007
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art is pleased to present a second solo exhibition of new works by New York painter Lawrence Kelsey entitled New York Idyll: Scenes of Central Park" from Feb 2 – March 27, 2007. An opening reception will be held Fri., Feb. 2, 2007 from 6-8PM. The artist will be present and the public is invited. Previews and private showings are by appointment only. (The gallery is exhibiting contemporary Asian art from Dec. 5, 2006 to Feb. 1, 2007.)
The exhibition of 15 paintings represent the first time the artist has depicted Central Park, transporting us to a place of serenity and escape, a haven from the rigors and uncertainties of city life. Iconic landmarks, including the The Boathouse to the Bow Bridge and The Dakota, and scenes of favorite park fixtures such as carriage rides and hot dog vendors depict the splendor and grandeur of New York, the premier city in the world. The paintings are built with a palette of luscious fall colors - fiery reds, dark emerald greens, golden hay-like yellows and tawny oranges, creating a poetic translation of Central Park. Drama is created, as in all of Kelsey's paintings, through the play of light and shadow against the elements of nature, grass, trees and water. This is in direct contrast with the artist's earlier street and skyline works where the scene is dominated by buildings of steel, brick, concrete, steam and smoke.
Kelsey's long term love affair with New York City, especially the island of Manhattan, has been the subject of his artistic oeuvre for over twenty years. Kelsey's masterful oils convey the mystery and poetry of the city without becoming mired in its specific details. His signature style, a meeting of the abstract with the representational, the spiritual with the mundane reveals the poetry, and rhythm of life in the big city, reflected in its caverns, rooftops and streets. The intimate urban portraits and vast skyline panoramas portray the many faces of the city in every season, dawn to dusk and through a multitude of weather changes
Born in Ohio, Kelsey moved to New York with his family at the age of three, and was raised in New Rochelle. He attended The Art Students League in Manhattan, studying with Vaclav Vytlacil and Beverly Hale. His work is included in numerous private and public collections, including The New York Historical Society, Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, BlackRock and Structure Tone.
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Many times I get this question, "Pastor, please pray for me." Not only do I do my best to pray for them right then and there but I try to remember to pray for them throughout my week. I am often wondering how do I pray for others. I know it is lifting up their request but more so, how should my heart and mind be when I pray for them. I am so thankful for Scripture as we can see a model of what this looks like. Paul, the Apostle, would often pray for the different churches and mention that in his letters to them.
One of those particular prayers is found in the book of Philippians. In his pastoral prayer, we have a model of the heart behind praying for others.
Paul was thankful for the church in Philippi, he was thankful for them. He writes to them, "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you (Philippians 1:3)." As a pastor I am reminded how I am thankful for the believers at my church. I am thankful for the unity that comes in Christ. Though there may be different in our interests, we have different backgrounds and upbringings, we have different likes and dislikes, different hobbies, different professions, different yet we have Christ who unites us. We go from unrelated to family. We go from strangers to a community. Christ who unites us is far greater than where we are diverse.
Paul was able to be thankful for the believers because he understood that a heart that is thankful, is responding to the understanding that everything that happens, everything that goes on, everything that we have is from Creator, sovereign, all-knowing, all-powerful, good God. We are told in Scripture to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess 5:18). This means even in hard circumstances we can give thanks because we have a proper understanding that our lives are in God's hands. That God does good and is for us and loves us. One of the best ways to be mindful of our Christian unity is to pray for the church.
As our prayers should be full of thanksgiving with our circumstances even in difficult circumstances; we can give thanks even for difficult people.
Yes, it may be easy to be thankful for those we love. We can thankful for our family (most of them). We can thankful to the Lord for the nice people in our lives. But we can also be thankful to God even with difficult people. One of the best ways to fight off bitterness towards another person is to pray for them. When we lift-up others before the Lord we are showing and revealing that we are called to serve others. We are mindful of them and it shows our love for them, even when they are hard to love.
Paul not only is thankful for the church, he writes, "always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy (Philippians 1:4)" Joy and thankfulness are related. As you find true joy, you know what it means to be thankful and as you are thankful you experience joy.
Like misery which enjoys company, joy is contagious. Paul's joy is contagious. As we pray for others, let us have joy in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Let us have joy knowing that these momentary afflictions, fail in comparison to what awaits us in heaven (2 Corinthians 4:17).
We need to be thankful and have joy because as believers, we are Gospel partners. This should excite us as we pray because not only are we united because of Christ. You and I are family. You and I have the same goal, mission, purpose, and the same job. It is making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). This brings joy by knowing we are not alone in our pursuit of obeying the Lord. We are are part of a bigger picture to proclaim hope to the lost, salvation to the dying, to speak words of eternal life. We need to pray that even in difficult situations the Gospel can be shared and it speaks volumes to the world in how we handle those difficult situations. We can pray for fellow believers to have a strong witness through these storms because the world is watching.
Paul prayed and remembered that God who began a work in them will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6). He was talking about the work of sanctification. He knew that God is at work saving and God the Holy Spirit is sanctifying. When we pray for other believers we are not only thankful for them, have joy because of them, partner with them in sharing the Gospel but rejoice in the work that God is doing in them and through them. It is a good reminder that not only there is a work being done in you, but also your brothers and sisters in the Lord.
As you read this portion of Philippians and the whole book, you really see how great of a love that Paul had for the church. It has been said that as an unconditional love grows in us so does our love for other believers. Paul writes to the Philippians church not only about his love for them, but that they would grow in the unconditional love that God has for them in Christ Jesus (See Philippians 1:7-11). As Paul loved the church, he prayed for the church and the best way to love others is by praying for them.
He greatly loved the church because he was greatly loved by God. Great news, this is not just because it was the apostle Paul, this is true for you and me. You can say, "Because I am greatly loved by God I can love others greatly." And as you love others you will pray for them.
Paul greatly loved the church because he was greatly loved by God.
We can do a lot of good things but everything we do must be based upon the love that we received freely by God through his son Christ Jesus.
If I were to summarize his prayer, it was one motivated by the love of Christ for the believer to grow in love.
Extremely inspiring! It's odd to me that so many have problems praying. Isn't it just like having a conversation with someone?? It is for me….God bless your beautiful blog!
Thank you Dana for the kind words!


Handbag is thing that should combine form and function, it is able to serve as a fashionable accent for your outfit and provide a secure place to store your cellphone, money, credit cards and makeup kit. Therefore, there are things that you should have in mind when selecting handbags.
Many women prefer to buy top designer handbags not only for style but for durability. But, as women, we always have to pay a great fortune on refreshing the wardrobe, if there are some tips to reduce budget to buy the high-quality item, it must be glad tidings for us!
Make sure whether the handbag manufacturer has outlet stores or not. As we known, some of the manufacturer have outlet store to sell last year's inventory or the items that are now not as popular as before in a discount price.
Search the website online to find the products that are on sale or coupons, as well as goods seasons, many manufacturers will reduce the price slightly before moving the items to the outlet store. Keep an eye on the sale ads in local newspapers for listing specifying designer handbags for sale. And find the classical style of handbags which is not so easy to be out of fashion.
Pay more attention to some festivals, many of the manufacturer will choose to hold sales promotion during that time, add your favorite product onto the shopping cart and buy it till the festival.
Visit creditworthy over stock website online, find handbags online, those companies always provide overstocked items at dramatic discounts.
For me, I always buy the anti-seasonal selling items, there will be many discounts. But stick to the classic, or you will find the style is out of style and you are unwilling to wear for next season!
We all clear how important the photographs play in the online shopping, it is the only way to show off the feature of your handbags online and attract customers to make a purchase according to the details and color that be showed in photos. There is necessary for us to shoot the handbags from different angles and distance so as to match up the description.
We've compile a few guidelines on shooting the handbags perfectly on the subject, read forward and find them.
The first step, select the background color, in most case, white is seen as the best choice, but it won't work perfectly with the bags in light shade of beige, pink, yellow or other pastel colors. Under this situation, the dark background should be your sake, and it doesn't matter whichever you are going to choose, the dark or navy blue one. The right background for shooting will highlight the outline of your bags.
Set designer, near the window would be a good option, as you could make full use of the natural light. Pay attention to the place and find whether it is also the best choice to set your back ground.
Check and find out whether the flash of your camera is on or off, and keep it on. Then place the bag against the background, take photos as many as you need in different sides, at last, don't forget to shoot the details of it, such as the zippers, buckles and make sure the information is enough to convince your customers to make a decision.
Besides the appearance of your bags, the lining and inner pockets or zipper should be the must-shoot place as well. Additionally, if it is the designer bag, such as Coach, AITbags, Fendi, make sure to photograph the logo. The logo is usually stitched inside the bag or zipper pull-tabs, buckles, leather tags or buttons.
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If you are considering giving gift cards this holiday season, you're not alone. The convenience and flexibility gift cards offer can fit the bill whether your employees and patrons are looking for a good movie to watch, book to read or even a way to become better organized in the New Year.
Recent reports show the popularity of gift cards is rising and could even break records this Christmas. National Gift Card can partner with your company to create a seamless program that fits your budget, is easy to administer and helps achieve your objectives. And NGC has the most popular brands – AMC Theaters, Barnes & Noble and The Container Store, to name just a few holiday stocking stuffer options.
Gift card purchases were up 40 percent in the first two quarters of 2015, according to a recent study. Last minute shopping by consumers is cited as one of the reasons for the uptick in sales. It should come as no surprise then, that gift cards top the list of most wanted items for the ninth straight year.
The National Retail Federation's (NRF) annual survey revealed that nearly 59 percent of consumers celebrating the holidays want gift cards. By comparison, clothing or clothing accessories placed a distant second at 52 percent while entertainment items like video games, DVDs and books was third at just more than 40 percent.
The NRF survey points to the economy's continued recovery as another reason for the surge. Businesses, in particular, are increasing their spending while tailoring programs to suit different employee age groups. Electronics and cards that give a measure of autonomy are highly valued by potential recipients.
Given the data, Barnes & Noble gift cards would seem to sit squarely at the intersection of your patrons and employees holiday desires. The latest NOOK Books, movies, toys, and games can be purchased with gift cards at Barnes & Noble stores or online. For those that prefer to go out to the movies, AMC gift cards can be redeemed at 300 theaters nationwide. A gift card to The Container Store is just the thing for your patrons and employees looking to get organized – from the closet and bathroom to the kitchen and garage.
This year, you don't need a reason to use gift cards; you're just following the trend.


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Neobisium breuili est une espèce de pseudoscorpions de la famille des Neobisiidae.

Distribution
Cette espèce est endémique d'Espagne. Elle se rencontre en Navarre à Lekunberri dans les grottes Cuevas de Martinchurito et à Larraun dans la grotte Cueva de Putxerri et au Pays basque à Amezketa dans la grotte Cueva de Marizulo.

Description
Les mâles mesurent de  à .

Systématique et taxinomie
Cette espèce a été décrite sous le protonyme Obisium breuili par Bolivar en 1924. Elle est placée dans le genre Neobisium par Beier en 1932.

Étymologie
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur d'Henri Breuil.

Publication originale
 Bolivar, 1924 : Estudios sobre Obisium (Pseudosc.) cavernícolas de la región Vasca. Boletin de la Real Sociedad Española de Historia Natural, ,  (texte intégral).

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Notes et références

Neobisiidae
Espèce de pseudoscorpions (nom scientifique)
Faune endémique d'Espagne


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BMNT Inc. Announces Appointment Of Dr. Alison Hawks To Board...| MENAFN.COM
BMNT Inc. Announces Appointment Of Dr. Alison Hawks To Board Of Directors
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bmnt inc . -- the company transforming public sector innovation – today announced the appointment of Dr. Alison Hawks to the BMNT Board of Directors.
Dr. Hawks is one of the leading voices in public sector innovation and the driving force behind BMNT's global business efforts. She is the co-founder and CEO of BMNT, Ltd.; and Chair of the common mission project uk .
Dr. Alison Hawks
In her new role on the BMNT board, Dr. Hawks will lead the development of BMNT's innovation education programs while also guiding the integration of BMNT's rapidly expanding international presence.
'Ali is a researcher turned entrepreneur who has an international perspective on mission acceleration that is critical to BMNT's growth. I can think of no one better suited to help guide BMNT into our next decade of service,' said BMNT CEO Peter Newell.
Dr. Hawks was named the Woman of the Year for Innovation and Creativity at the Women in Defence Awards in 2022. She teaches mission-driven entrepreneurship at King's College London, Department of War Studies and at Imperial College London in their Institute of Security Science and Technology. She previously served as Director of Research at the Section 809 Panel, a U.S. Congressionally mandated commission tasked with streamlining and codifying defense acquisition. She was also an Assistant Professor at the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; and King's College London, Department of Defence Studies where she taught strategy, policy and operations in professional military education. Dr. Hawks' doctoral thesis was in military sociology. She received her Ph.D from the Department of War Studies at King's College London, and her MA in Strategic Studies from the University of Leeds. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and has multiple peer reviewed publications on her research.
About BMNT, Inc.: bmnt is an internationally recognized innovation consultancy and early-stage enterprise accelerator that is changing the future of public service innovation.
Media contact: Terri S. Vanech, BMNT Communications Manager, [email protected] , 203-918-1270
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No jail for Sydney parents whose vegan diet left child malnourished
World / 22 August 2019, 08:04am /
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Sydney - A Sydney couple who fed their toddler a strict vegan diet resulting in severe malnourishment have avoided a jail term and will instead serve 18 months in the community, local media reported.
"This child was severely malnourished, underweight and undersized, and delayed as far as age-appropriate milestones were concerned," District Court Judge Sarah Huggett said Thursday during the sentencing, according to Australian broadcaster ABC.
Huggett sentenced both parents to 18-month intensive corrections orders to be served in the community and to 300 hours of community service.
Both the 35-year-old father and 33-year-old mother cried and hung their heads in the dock as the judge handed down her sentence, ABC reported.
The couple, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been charged after their 19-month-old daughter had a seizure and was admitted to Sydney Children's Hospital in March last year.
They both pleaded guilty in December to failing to provide for a child, causing danger or serious injury. The maximum sentence for the offence is five years in jail.
For the first 19 months of her life, the girl was fed a "conservative vegan diet," consisting of oats with olive oil, rice milk, vegetables, rice, potatoes and tofu, and as little as two sultanas as a snack, the court was told.
The girl became malnourished, weighing just 4.89 kilograms at 19 months. Her bones did not develop after birth, she had no teeth and resembled a three-month-old baby.
The daughter, now three years old, is recovering and living with relatives in Queensland. Both parents have supervised access to the child.


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Eves by name but Behaviour is the same
Danielle McGraneAAP
Fri, 23 March 2018 2:40PM
Camera IconBrisbane singer-songwriter Eves Karydas will debut new music having returned home from London.
Brisbane singer-songwriter Eves Karydas is releasing music under her own name, after first bursting on to the scene as Eves The Behavior in 2014.
She was a triple J darling back then, landing a support slot for Courtney Barnett, and even performed at the Laneway Festival.
But at the age of 21 she decided she needed more life experience and moved to London.
"It was a great challenge but one of the best things I could have done in terms of pushing myself out of my comfort zone," Karydas told AAP.
"I was 21 and feeling a little too settled, and I wanted to feel uncomfortable and like I had to work to find myself in a big city."
After a couple of years in the UK, writing music and collaborating with musicians and producers, Karydas has some new music she feels ready to share.
Armed with a new perspective on the world, she also realised she no longer wanted to use her moniker and embraced her original Greek name.
"Being in London kind of rejigged my priorities in a big way. I was away from everything that was important to me so it put a big spotlight on the importance of being authentic and as real as possible," she said.
"I just decided I didn't want to hide behind a persona any more and I thought the only way to do that is to give my actual name. It's a big connection to my family because I'm half Greek and it's a nice reminder to me of where I grew up and where I come from."
Karydas has released two singles already from her upcoming album, There For You and Further Than The Planes Fly, both marking a more mature sound while holding on to the synth-pop loveliness that made her special originally.
"I've been making a new record but I haven't been working in a public way. I've just been writing, experiencing things, and just started releasing music again after two years," she said.
"I was just a nobody in a big city and suddenly on the bottom of the pile but I worked my ass off and I'm really proud of what I've accomplished over the past two years."
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Calif. Man Pleads Guilty to Fed Charges of Posting Hollywood Films on Internet
If there's any place on earth that takes the illegal distribution of movies seriously, it's the Los Angeles area.
Derek Hawthorne, 21, is learning that the hard way.
Hawthorne pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner in Los Angeles to two felony counts of illegally uploading copyrighted works. He was busted by the U.S. Secret Service.
Authorities charged that Hawthorne uploaded on the Internet for all to see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Australia", the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
The movies had been released in the theaters, but had yet to be released on DVD. Sentencing is set for Sept. 28.
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Definition - What does Patch mean?
A patch is a software update comprised code inserted (or patched) into the code of an executable program. Typically, a patch is installed into an existing software program. Patches are often temporary fixes between full releases of a software package.
Software patches can be free or available for sale. Some companies deliver patches to registered users only. Patches are usually available as Internet downloads.
If the original source code is proprietary and not released to the general public, then patches are released as executable binary code. Patches alter the existing programming code by modifying it or replacing it completely.
Patches have become extremely important as a methodology for updating programs or new system security threats which appear regularly, especially in online environments. Formerly patches were installed manually. Today automatic updates are very popular and are available as self-installing packages from the software vendors support pages at their website.
Although patches can vary in size from several kilobytes to hundreds of megabytes, patches are usually perceived as being rather small. Common to Microsoft Windows operating system large patches are generally named service packs, and can be over 100Mb.


Motor vehicle accidents happen in every state, but if you're wondering how does Montana compare to other states as far as safe driving, the answer is not good. The national home security brand SafeWise is ranking Montana among the most dangerous states for drivers in its 2017 report; coming in just behind North Dakota and New Mexico.
KULR.com reports that SafeWise concluded Montana's total fatalities per 1,000 drivers is .186. North Dakota scored a .256 per 1,000 drivers. The site said security on the road is ranked by factors like seat belts, road conditions and other drivers.