INTO Glasgow Caledonian University is an examination centre for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The cost per test is £170 and payment can be processed via bank transfer, over the telephone or in the test centre.
Full bank transfer details will be emailed to you, once the online application is complete.
Call 0141 273 1944 to process payment over the telephone.
Visit 2nd floor of CEE on the university campus to process payment in the test centre.
IELTS is designed to be fair, with scores being calculated purely on the basis of your English language ability. To ensure that everyone is treated fairly, we make every effort to cater for the special requirements of test takers. If you have a special requirement request you will need to provide a medical certificate issued within the last two years at the time of booking your test.
Any person who wishes to take an IELTS test who has not yet reached the age of legal competence (i.e is a minor under local law) must complete the IELTS Minor Candidate Consent Form and submit to INTO.IELTS@gcu.ac.uk at the time of booking the test.
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Please note the IELTS test centre is closed Friday 19th April until Wednesday 24th April for the Easter break.
The test centre is located at point 7 on the campus map. To download the campus map please click here.
No parking is available on campus, the nearest car park to the university are Concert Square Car Park and Cambridge Street Car Park.
There is a a water dispenser and vending machine on site, the food premises on campus are closed during the weekend however food premises can be found nearby in Buchanan Bus Station located opposite the university campus.
There are two verisons of the test, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. The formats of these tests are slightly different, but all test takers will still be assessed on the same four skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
If you're planning to attend university for an undergraduate or post graduate degree or you want to work with a professional organisation, you'll need to take our IELTS Academic test.
For studying courses below degree level, work-related training or if you intend to emigrate to an English-speaking country, our IELTS General Training will provide you with the language skills you'll need to participate fully in your country of choice.
There are some differences between the Reading and Writing tests for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. For IELTS Academic you'll focus on the sort of academic language needed for a university degree or working in an English-speaking workplace. With IELTS General Training, the language test is more generalised.
You may bring water in a transparent bottle a pen, pencil and eraser. You must bring your valid and original ID with you on test day. This must be the same as the one on our application form. Please note that mobile phones, electronic devices and watches are not permitted in the test room. If possible, please leave these items at home. There will be a safe storage room for your belongings.
Your speaking test time and other test information will be emailed to you within 72 hours of the test date.
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Results should be issued from 9am on the 13th day after the test. IELTS results are valid for two years from the test date.
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Results can be posted free of charge to a UK address via 2nd class Royal Mail. If results are posted you should expect these results to arrive to your UK postal address 2 to 3 workings days after the release date.
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If you did not receive the score you expected, you can apply for your test to be remarked, This is called an Enquiry on Results. If you would like to make an Enquiry on Results, please email INTO.IELTS@gcu.ac.uk. The Enquiry on Results cost £80 and if your score has increased for any section of the test, the charge will be refunded to you. Enquiry on Results process usually takes between 2 to 21 days.
To read about how results are calculated, please click here.
How IELTS examiners are tested?
IELTS Writing and Speaking assessments are carried out by trained and certified examiners, who are qualified and experienced English language specialists. Before becoming an examiner, the examiners must participate in standardised training conducted by an experienced IELTS examiner trainer. Once certified, all examiners are regularly monitored to ensure they are consistently and accurately following the standards for marking speaking and writing examiners. Examiners must also re-certify every two years.
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La Maison Jolie: Alan Walsh - Art Deco meets Pop-Art!
Alan Walsh - Art Deco meets Pop-Art!
Glamourous....fashionable.....playful...are all words that come to mind when you look at the beautiful prints by Alan Walsh, a Yorkshire artist now living in Sydney.
Growing up on the sidelines of Formula One, Alan's creativity is inspired by the glitterati at the racing circuits. His work is almost a tribute to the luxury brands and the beautiful women who wear them so well. Alan's illustrations are bold, colourful, glamourous and has a warholesque quality about them. You cannot help but be taken in by his prints whether it be for women, men or children.
Over the last few years he's worked with a number of prestigious brands such Mercedes Benz, London Fashion Week, Tag Heuer Watches, Tour De France, Grey Goose Vodka, Coca Cola, Neverfail Spring Water and The Royal Flying Doctors. Impressed yet? Well there's more!
I had the opportunity to interview Alan about how he got into design, his inspirations and his work and I was truly blown away by his talent, honesty and passion for creating art.
From an early age I knew I'd work as a creative, it was all I wanted to do. After leaving school my career started as an Illustrator and Visualiser for various design agencies in England, U.S. and Australia. In my spare time I was working on some of my personal art and in 2010 I decided to challenge myself and showcase my first exhibition. The result exceeded anything than I could have ever imagined. This gave me the confidence to make the decision to leave the design world behind and focus solely on my art. Since then I haven't looked back with solo shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris, London and also owning my own gallery in Sydney.
What has been the inspiration behind your bespoke designs?
Most of my inspiration stems from my childhood. My father worked in motorsport, designing race cars, so my eyes were opened to an extraordinary world from a very young age. I'd be popped in the back of a car or a motorhome with a colouring book and pens to keep me quiet while we travelled to and from circuits.
The racing was interesting but the thing that truly mesmerised me was off the track, the sheer glitz and glamour that arrives when the Formula One roadshow comes to town. It wasn't only the places we travelled to, I was also captivated by the luxury brands that would sponsor the sport - the huge designer watches the drivers would wear, the way certain woman around the circuit would dress, I loved this, and in the end I'd be drawing the subjects around me more than the racing cars. If you look at my collections these things still feature in my work today.
My work is very clean. I like simple bold blocks of colour, clean line illustrations- Art Deco influenced illustrations mixed with the colourful world of Pop Art. In the last year or so I've experimented with just using the sketch elements of my designs on their own as black and white images and they've been pretty popular with people wanting to add a subtle touch of elegance to their wall rather than a large colourful piece.
"Glamorous at Night" would have to be my favourite. It was the piece that was wrapped around the Scavi & Ray Champagne bottle for London Fashion Week in 2015.
At the moment I'm in a pretty settled routine. I get up at 5:45 am, meditate and then I'm in the studio by 6:30 am. I'm at my most creative in the morning. Currently I'm splitting my time between a new collection for myself and illustrating an advertising campaign for Coca Cola and the Royal Flying Doctors charity.
I work across different medias when producing my work. First starting with hand drawn sketches, sometimes I'll enlarge or add text using a Mac and then the final step is an old fashioned method of screen-printing which was made famous by one of my art idols Andy Warhol. I produce limited edition pieces with each one individually signed and numbered. Once I'm happy with the print, they are then stuck down to an archival foam board. All my work is hand framed in Sydney.
A new Gentlemen's Collection. Think sharp tailored suit's and hand made Italian shoes, classic European cars layered over bold blocks of bright colours. Art that men can connect with but also their wife or partner might buy them as a gift.
What according to you is the next big thing in interior design?
For me I hope it's Gentlemen's artwork. I created the collection not only because the subject interests me but I've also noticed a gap in the market for men buying art.
A lot of the time men leave the home décor and decorating to women, but if you're single guy and want a picture for your wall in a bachelor pad its quite easy to find beautiful illustrations or prints of woman, but not so much men or men's interests.
The other selling point is a lot of women have asked me to do custom pieces for their husbands. What do you buy the man that has everything? A custom piece of art of their car, watch etc, so I'm hoping this is an area that can really grow over the next few months.
What advice can you give those seeking a career in art?
Don't let anyone (especially school teachers) tell you that you can't have a career in art. If you want something enough then with hard work and determination you can make it happen. It's not the easiest career path to carve out and there has been times when I've not known where my next meal is coming from but if you stay positive and believe in yourself - it feels bloody good when you come out the other side and people are buying your work. What 3 words describe your brand?
I only wear a certain brand of English socks, I love the patterns and it makes it very easy for my Mum at Christmas.
We're currently in the process of moving and looking for a new home, which is easier said than done in the current market. I have just had lots of art framed ready to decorate my new lounge room when we have one. With a mix of vintage fashion illustrations & Slim Aarons photography, our home will have a very vintage European vibe.
Where do you see 'Alan Walsh' (the brand) in five years time?
A few years ago I wrote down on a piece of paper 2 brands that I wanted to work with. One was Coca-Cola (which I'm fortunate to have ticked and continue to have a great working relationship across a number of their brands), the other one was Paul Smith an English Fashion Designer. I'd like to think within the next 5 years I can work with him.
Certainly the next 12 months though will see me publishing my first book and a series of 3 Sketch books, one for Men, one for Women and one for Children.
It has a personal meaning and it makes me smile.
At a personal cross roads several years ago and in a particular down moment I said to myself…"What made me really happy when I was a little boy without a care in the world?" The answer was drawing pictures.
It was then I made the decision to do my first exhibition. Even today I still lose myself for hours and get the happiness from art as I did when I was so young.
On the left: London Fashion Week AW 2015 champagne bottle for Scavi & Ray.
It is not surprising that Alan's work is fast becoming iconic, earning him front covers of art house magazines and having his work used for the coveted London Fashion Week merchandise! Be it the children's collection or the black and white minimalist sketches, the new gentlemen's collection or the iconic prints of the impeccably chic ladies at the races, these cool, playful and bold prints are sure to add a touch of glamour to your walls. Alan Walsh is a hot, emerging artist and if there was ever an artist whose work you should start collecting right away....this is it!
I'm definitely hoping to acquire one of his pieces and also looking forward to getting my hands on Alan's sketch books due to be published in the next year or so.
Till next time... follow Alan Walsh on Instagram or visit the website to buy his pieces!
A big thank you to Alan Walsh for taking time out of his busy schedule for the interview and to Jessie Staszkiewicz from Piccolo PR for organising it.
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BJP-led NDA wins majority in Bihar
Agencies Patna, Nov 11
PTI file photo of Indian PM Narendra Modi (l) and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won majority in the Bihar assembly elections in an extremely close race.
The NDA emerged winner with 125 seats, with BJP winning 74 of these, the Janata Dal (United) of Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar 43, the Vikassheel Insaan Party four and Hindustan Awaam Party (Secular) four as counting was completed early Wednesday morning. This puts NDA just above the requisite 122 majority mark in the 243-strong assembly.
The Rastriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies won 110 seats. The RJD finished as the single-largest party with 75 seats, while the Congress won a mere 19 seats. Of the 29 seats the left parties had contested, they won in 16, with the CPI (ML-Liberation) winning 12 of them, The Wire reported.
The BJP's vote share is 19.5%, the JD(U) won 15.4%, the RJD 23.1% and the Congress 9.5%.
The Mahagatbandhan or Grand Alliance, led by the RJD and its young leader Tejashwi Yadav, had been hoping that the exit polls are proven true and CM Nitish Kumar is unseated after 15 years of rule – but that did not happen. The Magatbandhan comprises the RJD, Congress and left parties, and most exit polls had given the alliance a clear edge over the BJP-JD(U) coalition. The parties have alleged widespread counting malpractices.
Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan's Lok Janashakti Party has just a single seat.
The state has 243 assembly constituencies. There were 3,558 candidates in the fray, including 370 women and one transgender person. The voter turnout this year was 57.05% – marginally higher than the 56.66% of the 2015 assembly elections.
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My Currency Your Economy - The US Dollar Phobia
Get to know about the Forex Reserves and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to India and also the role of USD-INR rate movement in India's economy. To give a flavour, read further to know about the correlation between Forex Reserves and USD / INR exchange.
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We may think that our Indian currency is the merely one that is superintend of our economic impact, but that's not the case up here. The influence of US currency in our economy has a tight grasp than our Indian currency. This state of affairs is because of being an Importing Country which means our importing value surpass our exporting value. As the US currency shares a major portion of our Indian economy, the price movements of USD/INR has a huge impact over our economy. To give a word, our trade deficit as of 2020 acquired a value of 151,125 million USD and if the exchange rate of USD/INR rises a rupee it will have negative impact of 151,125 million INR. On contrary, if the exchange rate of USD/INR drops a rupee there will be a positive value of 151,125 million INR. Because of this situation of India, the US government brought about a saying "My Currency Your Economy". To keep you interesting, in this blog we will be covering about the introduction and it's significance of Forex Reserves followed by Foreign Direct Investment and it's inflows to India. After this we'll dive deeper to explore about the exchange rate of USD/INR and USD/RMB (Chinese currency) by considering the values over a period of 20 years.
Forex Reserve
Defining Forex Reserve
Forex Reserves are external assets in the form of Gold or Foreign currency accumulated by India through Foreign Direct Investment or capital inflow and managed by the Reserve Bank of India. The International Monetary Fund states that Forex Reserve are held in support of maintaining confidence among exporters and also helps in managing the exchange rate value to be in control. It also helps with external pressure by maintaining Forex Reserves to withstand in time of financial crisis.
Importance of Holding Forex Reserves
India's Forex Reserves are rising and to reach the mark of 500 billion USD soon. In the month of May the value of Forex Reserve of India was 442.05 billion USD making it as an all-time high. The rising Forex Reserves helps in maintaining the economy to withstand it's external obligations and also gives a lot of comfort to the government and the Reserve Bank of India to manage the economic growth of India which is set to attain 2.5% growth in 2020-2021. It also stands as a pillar for the economic front in case of financial issues and enough to cover all the import bill of a country. The portion of Forex Reserve to GDP of India is 15%. It also plays an indispensable role in strengthening the India rupee against dollar. Forex Reserves gives confidence and abet government in external debts and also maintains a portion in case of a catastrophe or natural disasters.
Forex Reserve of India
This chart is a representation of Forex Reserves of India starting from the year of 2000 to 2020. The Forex Reserve value of India in 2000 was 33,429 million USD and gradually attained a value of 190,863 million USD in the year of 2007. After that, there was sudden boom in the year of 2008 reaching a height of 295,099 million USD. Followed by the next year, the value slumped to 244,080 million USD with a fall value of 51,019 million USD because of Subprime crisis. However, after the depreciated year the growth was stable and reached its peak in the year of 2020 with a value of 442,053 million USD and marching towards the vision of making a 500,000 million USD Forex Reserve.
Gold Reserve of India
This Bar Chart reveals the data of gold reserves of India from 2000 to 2020. To start, in the year of 2000 the gold reserve value was 3,104 million USD and to give a flavour the value dropped the very next year to 2,711 million USD. Albeit of having a depreciation in 2001 the following years had a smooth rise curvature till 2009. After the end of 2009 something happened phenomenal and the gold reserve value just bloomed to 17,920 million USD. The following years of 2011 and 2012 faced a rise in value of gold reserves. Then the growth stopped and started declining. By the end of 2016, the glided value of gold reserves came down to 19,325 million USD. In spite of having a constant decrease in values, it started recovering progressively in the approaching years. The gold reserve value as if 2020 is 27,856 million USD and covers about 5.93% of India's total Forex Reserves.
Top 10 Forex Reserve Countries as of 2020
The top 10 Forex Reserve countries are namely :
China - 3,400 Billion USD
Japan - 1,400 Billion USD
Switzerland - 850 Billion USD
Russia - 562 Billion USD
Saudi Arabia - 501 Billion USD
Taiwan - 479 Billion USD
Hong Kong - 475 Billion USD
India - 442 Billion USD
South Korea - 409 Billion USD
Brazil - 359 Billion USD
Climbing to the first place China is having a colossal amount of Forex Reserve as it is the largest manufacturer and exporting country across the globe. The following two cases Japan and Switzerland also having a massive Forex Reserve value when compared to the rest. Taking China and India the differential value between them is 2,958 billion USD and it takes years for India to climb up to this value. This state of affairs is because of our surplus amount of import and diminutive amount of exports. If India turned out to become an exporting country there will be possibility of shifting the perspective of Forex Reserve value.
Defining Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Foreign Direct Investment is when a company takes controlling proprietorship in a business entity in another country. With Foreign Direct Investment, external companies takes place in day-to-day operations and activities in other countries. So, the companies don't just bring down money to invest but also their ideas and innovations. In general, FDI takes place when an investor having controlling ownership in a foreign company or establishing foreign business ventures and acquiring foreign business assets.
Foreign Direct Investments of India
This is a Bar Chart exposing the Foreign Direct Investment of India from 2014-2019. In 2014-2015 the FDI value of India was uplifted to 24,748 million USD and we can also scrutinize that in 2014-2015 the value was at it's surface when compared among others. Followed by 2015-2016 the value enlarged to 36,068 million USD with a growth value of 11,320 million USD. In the year of 2016-2017 the value of FDI was a way more similar to the value of 2015-2016 and to be precise the observed growth value was just 249 million USD. Coming to the case of 2017-2018 the value was 37,366 million USD and also we observe a visible growth from 2016-2017 with a value of 1049 million USD. Finally in the year of 2018-2019 the FDI value was 38,744 million USD. During fiscal ended March 2019, India received an all-time high inflow of 38.74 billion USD.
Country-wise FDI Inflows to India in 2018-2019
To give a note, this Bar Chart represents the countries which are considered as the highest inflows of FDI to India in the year of 2018-2019. The most dense coloured Bar line is associated with the country of Singapore acquiring the position of leading inflow of FDI to India with a value of 14 billion USD. The following dense coloured Bar line is associated with Mauritius claiming to be the second largest inflow of FDI to India with a value of 6 billion USD. To say, the first two cases are the most peculiar having dense coloured Bar line but the rest is most likely to have similar dense Bar lines. So, grouping the countries which are having orange based dense Bar lines and to name the countries: USA, Japan, Netherlands, Others. The sum up value of this orange group is 10 billion USD led by USA with a value of 2 billion USD. The following group is going to be the yellow group having yellow based dense Bar lines. The sum up of this group is 7.4 billion USD led by United Kingdom with a value of 1.2 billion USD and the least inflow of FDI to India is associated with the country of Luxemburg with a value of 251 million USD.
Sector-wise FDI Inflows to India in 2018-2019
To give a note, this Bubble Chart shows the various sectors from which the FDI value of India is accumulated. The biggest bubble which draws our attention is the Manufacturing sector filled with purple. The value gained from the source of Manufacturing is 7.9 billion USD. Followed by the sector of Financial Services claiming to be the second largest source of FDI with an inflow value of 6.3 billion USD. The forthcoming sector would be Communication Services with a value of 5.3 billion USD. The following sectors Computer Services and Retail & Wholesale Trade can be grouped together with respective to their inflow value. The whole sum of this group is 7.7 billion USD led by Retail & Wholesale trade with a value of 4.3 billion USD followed by 3.4 billion USD. The second group comprises the sectors of Electricity and Energy, Business Services and Construction. This group is led by Electricity and Energy with a value of 2.4 billion USD followed by Business Services with a value of 2.5 billion USD and the last sector is obviously Construction with a value of 2.09 billion USD. Gathering the rest, forms the third group comprises the sector of Education Research, Transport and Miscellaneous Services having a sum up value of 2.9 billion USD. Finally to give a flavour the total sum up value of sector-wise inflows of FDI to India in 2018-2019 is 38.1 billion USD.
Top 10 Foreign Direct Investment Countries
The top 10 Foreign Direct Investment countries as of 2019 includes :
United States of America - 251 billion USD
China - 140 billion USD
Singapore - 110 billion USD
Brazil - 75 billion USD
United Kingdom - 61 billion USD
Hong Kong - 55 billion USD
France - 52 billion USD
Canada - 47 billion USD
Germany - 40 billion USD
India - 39 billion USD
When comparing the values of 2019 with the values 2018 we can scrutinize some variations in their rankings. The leading countries of USA and China remained same and had a billion USD gain in the year 2019. According to the values the third largest FDI country is Hong Kong in 2018 with a value of 104 billion USD but step downed to the rank of 6 in 2019 with a value of 55 billion USD and this state of affairs is because of the Act of controlling Hong Kong by China. The approaching fourth largest FDI country is Singapore which acquired the rank of Hong Kong in 2019 and being the Stock Market Hub of the world the value raised from 78 billion USD to 110 billion USD. The following fifth ranked country as of 2018 and 2019 was UK but had a depreciation in FDI value of 4 billion USD to elaborate from 65 billion USD to 61 billion USD. Brazil was at the rank of 6 in 2018 with a value of 60 billion USD but made to attain the rank of 4 in 2019 with a value of 75 billion USD and to say, the growth FDI value of Brazil was 15 billion USD. Canada, being ranked at 7 in 2018 came down to rank 8 in 2019 but it had a raise in FDI value from 43 billion USD to 47 billion USD. In the year of 2018 two countries namely France and India shared it's value equally with 37 billion USD. Howbeit, France faced a growth in FDI value from 37 billion to 52 billion and acquired the rank of 7 in 2019 on the other hand India faced a backward change in it's rank from 9 to 10 but had a rise in value from 37 billion USD to 39 billion USD. The last and the most interesting case among this is Germany. Germany is considered as the Technological hub of the world it attained the rank of 9 in 2019 from 10 and had a phenomenal rise in FDI value from just 12 billion USD to 40 billion USD and this was attainable for Germany as the world has shifted towards the phase of technology.
USD / INR Exchange Rate
This Treemap representation exposes the data of USD/INR exchange rate from 2000 - 2020. We can scrutinize the rise of density over the period from dark blue to dark red which reveals the escalating exchange rate. Starting from the year of 2000 the USD/INR exchange rate was 43.62 rupees. In the very next year the value raised by 3 rupees from 43.62 rupees to 46.64 rupees. In the approaching year of 2003 the value increased to 48.80 rupees reporting a raise value of 2 rupees. After these two cases the growth was not seen until the year of 2011. From 48.80 rupees in 2003 the exchange rate value declined to 44.65 as of 2011 and to give a flavour, the exchange rate faced decline in value for eight years and had an all-time low in the year of 2008 with a reported value of 39.97 rupees along with an exceptional growth in the year of 2009. Howbeit facing decline in value for eight years, in the year of 2012 the value raised phenomenally from 44.65 rupees to 51.16 rupees along with a reported raise value of 6 rupees. Like how we faced decline in value for eight years, after the year of 2012 the exchange rate faced only increase in value till the present year of 2020 from 51.16 rupees to 75.39 rupees. We can also notice the gradual change of density from blue in 2012 to dark red in 2020. To be elaborate, this exchange rate movement is because of Globalisation and huge trade deficit faced by India and results in huge spike in exchange rate. But this sitch is not there in China. Read further to know about Chinese exchange rate value.
USD / RMB Exchange Rate
A cornerstone of China's economic stratagem is to manage the Yuan exchange rate value for the beneficiary of its exports. From the above chart we can scrutinize the leveraged value of exchange rate from the year of 2000 to 2005 is 8.28 Yuan. To give a flavour, China was able to manage this because of its humongous Forex Reserve with a value nearing 4000 Billion USD also it does not have a floating exchange rate (the values are determined by the Forex Market) as is the case with most advanced economies. After the year of 2005, China started facing the pressure given by major importers also they requested to appreciate the value of Yuan against USD. In order to fulfill the mindsets of their importers China decided to appreciate their value by 2.1% against USD. In the following years of 2009 China resumed its policy of gradually increasing the value of Yuan against USD and was at its peak in the year of 2013 with 6.18 Yuan per USD along with, China also managed to remain the constant of 6 Yuan for a decade. Finally, in the year of 2020 the exchange rate value was 7 Yuan and also we can notice an appreciation of value when compared to 2019. To give a note, from this data it is clear that China has a definite control over their exchange rate value and also they have the ability to remain prosper even there is a crisis among their exchange rate as they have a prodigious amount Forex Reserve.
Rising Forex Reserves amid COVID-19
The major reason for the rise of Forex Reserves amid COVID-19 is the rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of India. Foreign investors had acquired stakes in several Indian companies. India also witnessed the rise in Forex Inflows moving towards the mark of 500 billion USD as the subsidiary company of Reliance Industries spectated a series of Foreign Investments totalling Rs.104,000 Crores. Along with this, the decline in value of Crude Oil resulted in the reduction of oil import bill. Similarly, external costs and foreign transportations have fallen steeply-down in this period. Considering these reasons, the outflow of USD from India had declined which resulted in rising of Forex Reserves.
But still, our Forex Reserve values are low when compared to the advanced economies like China. We can't manage our exchange rates if our INR appreciated say from 75 rupees to 65 rupees against USD, the exporters will suffer a lot as they would calculate their trade value with contract to 75 rupees. Whereas, in China they have a massive amount of Forex Reserve which they use to fix a pre-informed rate over a long period to protect the interest of their exporters. If India needs to attain this state of affairs, we need to follow the policy of "AATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT" meaning, to be self-reliant. If this vision of India comes true the outflow of USD from India declines phenomenally resulting in growth of Forex Reserves and possible to cure the US Dollar Phobia.
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April 22, 2006—alpha's TPK+ dual technology gear reducer is a two-stage right-angle gearhead for servo applications featuring a robot flange according to ISO 9409 (without a pin).
It is equipped on the output side with the alpha TP+ planetary gearhead. The focus of TPK+ is on power density, notably in the torque, the torsional stiffness and the torsional backlash.
A precise, helical-toothed planetary gearhead stage is mounted at the TPK+ output. Optimized helical gearing not only assures the high power density, positioning accuracy and stiffness typical of planetary gearheads, but also facilitates smooth running.
Because of the hypoid gearset at the input (up to i=10 in a single stage), there are numerous applications in which a two-stage gearhead can take the place of a three-stage bevel-planetary gearhead. Added to this, TPK+ offers high continuous speeds and up to 200% more torque than bevel gearheads, according to the company's press release.
Like the other right-angle gearheads in the alpha family, TPK+ is integrated in the cymex sizing software application. Cymex allows various drive solutions with different geometries, powers, moments of inertia, etc., to be identified with a few simple mouse clicks. In addition to the gearhead selection process, cymex also optimizes the other drivetrain components, including the motor and the machine elements at the gearhead output.
$B%-(B	Smaller sizes owing to the powerful planetary stage.
$B%-(B	One-third the weight of servo worm gearheads with similar torque.
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$B%-(B	TPK+ can optionally be supplied with alpha's rack-and-pinion system.


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Q: Why are minumum width and minimum height options not affected by scale? I have noticed that when I use the scale option in a TikZ picture, the values of minimum width and minimum height are not scaled. A MWE (both pictures are exactly the same, only the scale parameter changes):
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However scaling does not apply to \draw. Attaching a node to a draw command will render the text immune to the scale command.
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Elements, geographic location, kids or pets can contribute towards the damage of your window screen. All this wear and tear may leave you in need of some window screen repair. Frequently handling the screens by constantly taking them in and out can also increase their wear and tear. However, this can be averted by regularly cleaning your window screens and taking caution while handling them. Ideally, window screens can last up to 15 years under the right conditions but as stated earlier, there are factors that could damage the window screen. Read on to get tips on how to repair your window screen if it gets damaged.
Repairing a window screen can be a daunting task if you lack the necessary know how to experience. The good news is that if the frame is in perfect condition, repairs can be done in the shortest time possible.
Aluminum screens are a favorite to many because they are easy to install, clean, durable, and can withstand harsh climatic conditions. The downside, however, is that you only get one chance to fix it as the dents you make with the screen rolling tool cannot disappear. fiberglass is flexible and easy to use. Once you make a mistake, you can always take it out of the frame and start all over again. It also offers great visibility to the outside world.
To begin the window repair process, you will require household cement or screen patches putty. For a small hole in the screen, a larger screen patch can fix it. On the contrary, a bigger hole will be repaired by inter-weaved patchwork for a long-term solution. This process will require a needle-nosed pliers.
Whether you're repairing fiberglass or aluminium window screens, pry out the old rubber strip with a narrow-tipped screw driver or an awl by laying them flat on the floor. If the rubber strip can't be reused, change it with a slightly bigger than the former and get rid of the screening to put in a new one. Don't worry about the excess parts when covering the window frame as you can always trim it out after you're done.
To secure the frame securely on the surface, place wooden blocks along the inside of the two longest sides of the frame. The blocks help keep the frames intact as you install the new screen. Using a hammer, push the rubber strip inside the frame after strapping it on the screen. Fill the empty edges with putty once you fix it on the wall. Afterward, install your repaired screen into the old frame and your window is now as good as new.


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Home / India News / BJP journeys from protecting cows to supporting bullfights
BJP journeys from protecting cows to supporting bullfights
The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has supported the move to legalise bullfights in the state, moving far from its professed commitment to protect the "gau mata" (mother cow).
Updated on Apr 21, 2009 04:20 PM IST
IANS | ByMayabhushan Nagvenkar, Panaji
The "gau sanvardhan" (cow protection) campaign, which was a top feature in most BJP roadshows, has now given way to a radically different passion also related to bovines - dhirio or the local version of bullfighting in which two bulls fight each other.
When Congress legislator from Curtorim Reginaldo Lourenco introduced the bill legalising bullfighting in the last legislative assembly session, the BJP not only supported the move, opposition leader Manohar Parrikar even pitched in with a suggestion or two of his own.
During the discussions held before passing the bill that amended relevant sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) act to make dhirio legal, Parrikar advocated safeguards to ensure prompt medical care for the warring, head-butting bulls slugging it out in a sport that is backed by rural betting syndicates.
At a press conference here Monday, BJP spokesperson Govind Parvatkar was at a loss to explain the dichotomy of promoting concepts like "gau sanvardhan" on one hand and advocating bullfighting on the other.
However, in a subsequent telephonic conversation, Parvatkar said that the bill was passed in a hurry and there was not enough time for discussions.
"The bill was a product of a game of one-upmanship between Lourenco and his arch rival, then MP Francisco Sardinha, who had also a private member's bill seeking legalisation of bull fighting in the Lok Sabha," Parvatkar told IANS.
"We definitely oppose bullfighting, if there was time we would have opposed the bill, we would have definitely argued against it," he said, adding that irrespective of popular opinion, the BJP continued to be firm to its commitment of cattle protection.
In Goa, a typical bullfight involves two specially reared bulls, head-butting each other until one scampers away from the ring, which is lined by thousands of baying spectators, several of whom gamble on the outcome. Large sums of money change hands.


I was over thirty when I wrote my first book. I'd written short stories, poetry, and articles. I'd even had some of them published. But I didn't write the last sentence of my first book until I was over thirty.
Everyone says 'to write, you must read', and I agree wholeheartedly. But my daughter did things a little differently.
My daughter was four and a half when she wrote her first book. Here she is with that page-turning drama, 'Up and Away'. It's a charming tale about a princess who travels across the world in a hot air balloon looking for friends.
Look at her smile! She just might have been the happiest kid on the planet that day.
Since then, her writing career has spanned almost two years and she's written a whole slew of books.
Books about firemen, ponies, fairies and potato witches (nasty creatures!). She's even written a non-fiction book about bugs, complete with pictures about what each bug likes to eat.
When she first began writing, she could only draw pictures. It took a week for her to decide pictures alone weren't enough. I'm not sure how many evenings we spent while she dictated the story to me and I helped her to write it, one word after the other. Within a few months, she was adding her own words without help (we didn't even discuss copy editors!). If you were hoping to snag one of these early copies, I have to say we called dibs on them first. As for future works, well . . . her initial writing period ended this past winter.
You see, she's discovered something new. She can read much better now and a thousand worlds have opened up for her. She's devouring every book I can find for her and discovering what happens when Daisy Dawson talks to animals, not to mention what's inside the magic tree house each day. We've even begun reading our books to her. Last month, every night before bedtime we read 3-5 pages from Naomi Novik's book His Majesty's Dragon. While she's reading, she's soaking up worlds, cultures, characters and stories. Eventually, she'll use this wonderful ability to study whatever her heart leads her to. For now, she's learning about the possibilities of life. She's learning about situations and reactions. She's learning about friendship.
I'm not sure if she's put aside her writing days forever, or if she'll come back to them throughout her life. Maybe one day I'll be looking for something in her room and stumble across a dozen journals during the middle school years filled with the chattering thoughts of a tween, or I'll be cheering from the stands when she wins a poetry prize in high school.
Or . . . maybe she'll move on to something else.
Whether she comes back to it or not, writing has taught her just as much, if not more, than reading has.
She has learned to have confidence in her own abilities.
She has learned how to persevere–how to keep going until she completed what she set out to do.
She has learned about having the courage to expose her thoughts and ideas to others.
She has learned about happiness and emotions each time she imagined her characters' feelings.
She has learned about imagination and that anything, including a potato witch, is possible.
She has learned about the power of words to not only create things, but to touch a heart when she watched the expressions of those who read them.
Writing taught her to dare to do something, even if no one else ever saw it.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, she has learned how to chase a dream.
Don't we all learn the same things when we write?
Wow amazing how much she has written and still so Young!!!
I know, right? She's written more books than many authors! When she was little, I spent hours and hours singing to her and reading to her. We chatted about everything, constantly, and I've always wondered if that had an impact. Or maybe she's just inherited our love for books =).
You know, she did have a ton of fun and I think that's the most important thing. We tend to put such pressure on kids, yet when they explore their natural interests in their own way, they learn so much. I haven't read Show Your Work, but the quote sounds perfect!


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Public and Political: General: Private and Personal: Correspondence with President Eisenhower., 04 Feb 1952 - 22 Aug 1959
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/217
Churchill Archives Centre
The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill
Churchill Papers, 1945-1965
Public and Political: General, 1945 - 1965
Correspondence between WSC and Dwight Eisenhower, President of the United States, on subjects including the 4-Power Summit at Geneva, American foreign policy, particularly on the Far East, former relations between Eisenhower and WSC, the declassification of war records, the defence of Formosa [later Taiwan], a medallion for WSC's 81st birthday, Western unity, Eisenhower's health, his relations with Sir Anthony Eden [later 1st Lord Avon] and Harold Macmillan [later 1st Lord Stockton], atomic development including scientific progress on the hydrogen bomb, the nuclear deterrent, avoiding war between Israel and Egypt, WSC's visit to Germany (May 1956), the Anglo-American alliance, particularly on the Middle East, the impotence of the United Nations, handing over leadership of the Conservative Party to Eden, and WSC's hopes for world peace.Other correspondents include: Winthrop Aldrich [United States Ambassador to Britain] (2); General [Walter] Bedell Smith [former Chief of Staff, Allied Forces] on WSC's account of "Anvil" [codename for Allied invasion of the South of France] in ["Triumph and Tragedy", volume 6 of "The Second World War"] (3); Sir Norman Brook [later 1st Lord Normanbrook, Secretary to the Cabinet] on "Anvil" and WSC's use of official documents (2); Sir Roger Makins [later 1st Lord Sherfield], British Ambassador to the United States (3); Mamie Eisenhower. Also includes notes and copies of correspondence by Denis Kelly, WSC's literary assistant, John Colville and Anthony Montague Browne, WSC's Private Secretaries, and Elizabeth Gilliatt and Lettice Marston [later Lettice Shillingford], WSC's secretaries.Also includes a top secret Cabinet Paper (C (54)390) by WSC entitled "Notes on Tube Alloys, 1954".
04 Feb 1952 - 22 Aug 1959
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Public and Political: General: Private and Personal: Correspondence with President Eisenhower., 04 Feb 1952 - 22 Aug 1959, GBR/0014/CHUR 2/217. The Papers of Sir Winston Churchill, GBR/0014/CHAR and CHUR. Churchill Archives Centre.
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Can't get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a mid-monthly paediatric journal club reading list from Anke Raaijmakers working with Professor Jaan Toelen & his team of the University Hospitals in Leuven. This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or simply help you to keep an finger on the pulse of paediatric research.
This is another bumper edition Bubble Wrap Plus covering articles for both August and September.
September's papers provides answers to intriguing questions such as 'What is the best method to evaluate heart rate in the delivery room: auscultation, ECG or oximetry?', 'Does hypertonic saline help in the treatment of bronchiolitis?' and 'What is the value of cardiac screening in adolescent soccer players?'.
Will You Forgive Me for Saving You?
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'Always say something positive about the child' T. Berry Brazelton 1918-2018.
Oates K. J Paediatr Child Health. 2018 Jul 11.
Supporting breathing of preterm infants at birth: a narrative review.
Martherus T, et al. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2018 Jul 26.
The secret sauce: secrets of high performing neonatal intensive care units.
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Dobson NR, et al. Pediatr Res. 2018 Jul 9.
Neonatal hypertension: an educational review.
Harer MW, et al. Pediatr Nephrol. 2018 Jul 5.
Appetite for knowledge: curiosity and children's academic achievement.
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Diagnostic approach to fetal microcephaly.
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Children who abuse animals: when should you be concerned about child abuse? A review of the literature.
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Chung CP, et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug;142(2).
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Antimicrobial prescribing for children in primary care.
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Association of Digital Media Use With Subsequent Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Adolescents.
Ra CK, et al. JAMA. 2018 Jul 17;320(3):255-263.
Digital Media and Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents.
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Catch-Up Growth, Rapid Weight Growth, and Continuous Growth from Birth to 6 Years of Age in Very-Preterm-Born Children.
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Two-thumb-encircling advantageous for lay responder infant CPR: a randomised manikin study.
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Clinically effective implementation of intravenous paracetamol as primary analgesia after major surgery in neonates and young infants.
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Multiplex PCR reveals a high prevalence of multiple pathogens in traveller's diarrhoea in children.
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Factors Associated with Cell Phone Use While Driving: A Survey of Parents and Caregivers of Children Ages 4-10 Years.
McDonald CC, et al. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul 6.
Ultrasound-based measurements of testicular volume in 6- to 16-year-old boys – intra- and interobserver agreement and comparison with Prader orchidometry.
Oehme NHB, et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2018 Jul 6.
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Best K, et al. Neonatology. 2018 Jul 4;114(3):261-276.
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Persson M, et al. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Jul 2.
Antibiotic exposure and development of necrotizing enterocolitis in very preterm neonates.
Esmaeilizand R, et al. Paediatr Child Health. 2018 Jul;23(4):e56-e61.
E-cigarettes: A new hazard for children and adolescents.
Richmond SA, et al. Paediatr Child Health. 2018 Jul;23(4):255-259.
Incidence and risk factors for sepsis after childhood splenectomy.
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Physician's Role in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children.
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Food Additives and Child Health.
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A 15-year-old girl with intractable vomiting.
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Cheeky stowaway hitches ride aboard travelling toddler.
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Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents.
Baker-Smith CM, et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug 20.
Conflicting Guidelines on Young Children's Screen Time and Use of Digital Technology Create Policy and Practice Dilemmas.
Straker L, et al. J Pediatr. 2018 Aug 16.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Implications for Neonatal and Childhood Outcomes.
Ryan SA, et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug 27.
ADA2 Deficiency Mimicking Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease.
Van Nieuwenhove E, et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug 23.
An infant with a persistent cough and an unusual course of the nasogastric tube.
Leith E, et al. Arch Dis Child. 2018 Aug 17.
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
A 14-Year-Old Boy With Fevers, Cytopenias, and Neurocognitive Decline.
Lapin WB, et al. Pediatrics. 2018 Aug 2.
Unusual Cause of Weight Loss, Fever and Sweats.
A 6-year-old girl with severe, focal Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.
Al Yazidi LS, et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2018 Aug 1.
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Anke is a paediatric advanced trainee from Belgium, currently completing her trainee at Sydney Children's Hospital. She is passionate about education, teaching, and research and has completed a PhD on health outcomes of preterm infants. Anke strongly believes in the importance of evidence based medicine, helping to run the SCH journal club and BubbleWrapPlus. In her free time she loves to hike with her husband and three kids.
Author: Anke Raaijmakers Anke is a paediatric advanced trainee from Belgium, currently completing her trainee at Sydney Children's Hospital. She is passionate about education, teaching, and research and has completed a PhD on health outcomes of preterm infants. Anke strongly believes in the importance of evidence based medicine, helping to run the SCH journal club and BubbleWrapPlus. In her free time she loves to hike with her husband and three kids.
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Phyllonorycter kisoensis is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the main island of Honshū in Japan and from the Russian Far East.

The wingspan is 6.2–8 mm.

The larvae feed on Alnus hirsuta. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a tentiform blotch-mine on the underside of the leaf, usually situated on the space between the lateral veins or rarely along the leaf-margin. It is very large, and elliptical in outline. The lower epidermis of the mining part is constricted, with five to eight longitudinal wrinkles.

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kisoensis
Moths of Asia
Moths described in 1978

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There is nothing better than our tender Beef Au Jus. Slow-roasted in its own juices then sliced, makes it ideal to stack high on a bun or serve with all the sides for a delicious dinner in minutes. At Lou's, we took the time so you don't have to. Each Quick-n-Easy entrée is slow-roasted till tender and has an irresistible taste. Simply heat, serve and enjoy.


4x Alloy Standard Locking Wheel Bolt Nuts M12 x 1.5 For Toyota Yaris Corolla MR2. Smooth surface, not easy to paint off, not easy to fade.
High quality material, not easy to damagedurable. Simple but secure, Unique design. The wheel bolt offer excellent protection against theft. Replace the old wheel hub screws and give your tires a new look. 1 Thread size: M12 x 1.5.
2 Overall bolt width: 30mm. 3 Overall bolt length: 36mm (inc the head). 5 Bolt material: Heat treated carbon alloy steel. 6 Bolt finish: Bright Zinc plated. 7 Removal key spanner size: 19mm / 21mm Hex.
Each set is supplied with a unique key code. Please keep the key in a safe place. Note: The key profile design shown in the picture will vary from one set to the next - every set is different! Please check the car wheel size of your vehicle to confirm if the item fit to it.
Please allow 0.2-0.5 cm difference due to manual measurement. From our stock in UK. Doesn't work on weekends and holidays. We are a trading Ltd. We will always offer excellent quality items and excellent service for every valued customers.
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I have a 'reset' script I run between backup/restore tests. Among other things, it deletes the data from the respective databases. When I ran the MySQL test for RC5, I saw an odd message during the 'reset' phase that caused me to look deeper. The message was a complaint about the mysql database not existing when I went to DROP it.
Has anyone else observed this or can confirm it?
Michael Durbin is your mysql test still laying about? Can you confirm the data went into Mysql and did not use the file-simple modeshape repository?
I'm happy to open a bug report about this, but this might be expected behavior and I missed a memo. I'd also like someone else to confirm so we can rule out something about my config settings.
I'll be on the call 25 January and can answer questions if anything above is unclear.
FWIW, I can confirm that I also saw the correct behavior for both mySQL and Postgres when testing RC1. I have not tested the others yet.
I can confirm it happens with RC2. Will post Bug report soon.


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GDC 2017 Day 2 TL;DR Recap
By Scott Reyburn, Director of Content Marketing
Previous GDC 2017 coverage:
Day 1 TL;DR Recap
Day 4 & 5 TL;DR Recap
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the mecca of the mobile games industry and the games industry at large. But a mecca with a steep price tag. No matter if you live in San Francisco's backyard or fly halfway across the world, GDC will cost you a pretty penny to attend.
Fortunately for you, we're footing the bill so you don't have to. This year, we're bringing you, the Fybe Pulse community, all of the latest mobile gaming insights from GDC 2017.
Every day this week, Fyber Pulse will be condensing all of GDC into "tl;dr" key points from many of the mobile gaming talks we'll attend each day. Here's what we have in store for you from day two of the show:
Tl;dr: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Why the Mobile App Economy Needs Greater Control and Transparency
When people picture the average gamer, they probably conjure up a depiction of a teenage boy from the '80s such as Fred Savage from 1989's The Wizard (please watch, it's a Fyber favorite). Today, mobile gaming bouts with the same identity crisis. However, kids all the way to the elderly, play mobile games. Not only do people from all walks of life play mobile games, they play religiously. As a brand advertiser, you can't ask for a better audience to reach. "You get an opportunity to get in front of any audience," says Benjamin Webley, Zynga's senior vice president of ad monetization and business operations, "You can get to everybody you need to and at the most engaging time."
"Brands ultimately want an audience," Webley says. Mobile game developers can provide that audience brands covet. Mobile games, however, aren't that great at capturing the user data brands demand in order to run advertising campaigns. Webley says that there's opportunity for mobile game developers to figure out fun and innovate ways to gather valuable user data.
Tl;dr: Understanding Players Who Are Payers
Data is the preferred weapon of choice for many developers, but Nick Berry, data scientist at Facebook, says to be careful of averages. "If you chase one figure, then you kind of got it wrong," he says. Berry highlighted one particular example of misinterpreting the average IAP spend per user. For example, if you take the average spend from 38 users who each spent $10 and one high paying user who dropped $5,000, you get an average IAP spend per user of $137.95.
After measuring all transactions from games on Facebook's web platform from 2010 to 2016, Berry found that 27.4 percent of revenue for the top 100 all-time grossing games came from users who've spent more than $5,000 in lifetime revenue.
Tl;dr: Succeed With Streamers Using Lumberyard's Twitch Integrations
Who would've thought that people would watch games as much as they play them. People aren't just watching games on platforms such as Twitch, they're making buying decisions. "It shouldn't be a surprise to you that Twitch sells games," says Ross Gardner, software development manager at Twitch. To prove his point, Gardener revealed the results from a recent study that found that 8 to 25 percent of sales for Lazy Bear Games's Punch Club and Daybreak's H1Z1 were directly attributed to people watching on Twitch.
The power of influence has shifted to broadcasters, a particular subset of influencers who live stream games. "Broadcasters are the best influencers," Gardener says, "They are the TV personalities of our age." Mobile game developers can take advantage of broadcasters and their loyal communities by forming partnerships with these influencers.
For day three coverage of mobile game insights from GDC 2017, keep it locked to the Fyber Pulse blog.


Emgrisa, S.A., S.M.E., M.P. is a 100% public owned company that offers a broad range of services for the conservation of the environment. Emgrisa is an anagram of "Empresa para la Gestión de Residuos Industriales, S.A., S.M.E., M.P." which translates to "Company for the Management of Industrial Waste, P.L.C.". Some of these services are: contaminated land investigation & remediation, industrial waste management, environmental engineering & consultancy and the design & operation of treatment systems for industrial waste and contaminated land.
Emgrisa was founded in 1990 as a public entity within the umbrella of the Ministry of Public Works and Urbanisation (who at that time was legally in charge of the environment within the Spanish State), to implement the objectives of the National Plans for industrial waste management and land decontamination. Since February 2003, Emgrisa forms part of ENUSA Group and in May 2009 was constituted as a technical service provider for the Spanish State Administration for all of its public organisms as well as the public industrial holding group SEPI, ENUSA, CIEMAT, AENA, ADIF, RENFE, Puertos del Estado, Abra Industrial and other entities in the public sector.
Management of all types of industrial and urban waste (solid, liquid or gas), as well as the construction and exploitation of facilities such as waste treatment plants, waste storage facilities, landfills and the elaboration of corresponding design projects.
Soil & groundwater quality characterisation and remediation services.
Investigation, development and implementation of systems, procedures, products, patents and useful models, all related to the above paragraphs.
Provision of environmental inspection, environmental audits, environmental impact assessments and environmental risk analyses.


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Appeal for witnesses following fatal A30 collision
(Last Updated On: May 31, 2019)
Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A30 yesterday, Thursday 30 May.
Emergency services were called to a collision involving three vehicles near Parsons Bridge at around 2.20pm.
Police state that following a non-injury collision between a Grey Audi S3 and a white DAF Articulated Lorry, a white VW motor caravan collided with the rear of the articulated lorry.
The driver of the VW Motor Caravan, a 36-year-old male from the Basingstoke area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passanger, a six-year-old girl, also from the Basingstoke area, sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and was discharged later in the evening.
The driver of the Audi, a 56-year-old female from Budleigh Salterton, and the driver of the DAF Lorry, a 54-year-old male from the Bristol area, were uninjured.
Local officers, as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team, and Serious Collision Investigation Team, attended the scene. The road was closed whilst the scene was investigated.
Devon and Cornwall police has urged any witnesses, or members of the public with dashcam footage, to call 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting log number 605 30/05/19.


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Gareth Porter's CV
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Gareth Porter became a TFF Associate in January 2015
Gareth Porter
Gareth Porter is an independent investigative journalist and historian who specialises in covering issues related to the U.S. national security state. His books on the Vietnam War and the Iran nuclear issue have reflected a new approach to understanding the outcomes of U.S. national security policy in terms of the institutional and personal interests of the decision-makers.
Porter was the winner of the 2012 Gellhorn Prize for Journalism, named after the renowned American foreign correspondent Martha Gellhorn, given annually by the UK-based Gellhorn Trust for journalism that uncovers government lies and propaganda.
He covered U.S. policy toward Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Syria for Inter Press Service from 2004 to 2014, and his stories were widely republished on news sites such as Huffington Post, Truthout, Antiwar.com and Counterpunch.
Since late 2014, Porter has been writing a weekly column of news analysis or Middle East Eye, a London-based news and analysis site. His longer investigative articles are published regularly at Truthout, and have also appeared on Foreign Policy, Salon, The Nation, the Huffington Post, Firedoglake, Counterpunch and many other websites.
Porter was Saigon bureau chief of Dispatch News Service International in 1971 while working on his Ph.D. in Southeast Asian studies and international politics at Cornell University. He later reported on trips to Southeast Asia for The London Observer, Asian Wall Street Journal and Pacific News Service.
He was Co-Director of the Indochina Resource Center in Washington, D.C., an anti-war education and lobbying organization, from 1973 to 1975, and helped write the last piece of legislation aimed at ending the U.S. war in Indochina definitely, which was filed in February 1975.
Porter's books
Porter is the author of five books, including one of a widely-used college textbook on global environmental politics and three books on Vietnam and the U.S. war in Indochina. His latest book, Manufactured Crisis: The Untold Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare, published by Just World Books in February 2014, reveals the true story of the Iran nuclear issue that has been hidden and distorted by government propaganda and complete lack of media scrutiny.
In a review in The Nation historian Andrew Bacevich has called his book, Perils of Dominance: Imbalance of Power and the Road to War (University of California Press in 2005), "without a doubt, the most important contribution to the history of U.S. national security policy to appear in the past decade."
In the 1980s, Porter taught Southeast Asian politics and international studies at American University, City College of New York and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
From 1990 to 2005, he worked for an environmental organization and then was a consultant on sustaining development and global environment.
Gareth Porter on Wikipedia.
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Final Bill Analysis
Effective Date from the Status Report of Legislation: 10/31/01 Effective
Because of Ohio Supreme Court interpretations, effective dates published in the Status Report of Legislation are not authoritative, and users of the Status Report of Legislation rely upon them at their own risk. The effective dates have been unofficially and undefinitively determined by the LSC Division of Legal Review and Technical Services solely for the convenience of users.
Signed by Governor: 07/31/01
Subject: Insurance
(As Passed by the General Assembly)
Reps.	Wolpert, G. Smith, Seitz, Willamowski, Kearns, Faber, Gilb, Britton, Rhine, Stapleton, Olman, Jolivette, Evans, Krupinski, Salerno, Husted, Flowers, Widowfield, Clancy, Hughes, Lendrum, Goodman, DeWine, Schmidt, Cates, Reidelbach, Fessler, Carmichael, Latta, Hartnett, Carey, Peterson, Coates, Hagan, Raga, Collier, Niehaus, Calvert, Setzer, Webster, Williams, Callender
Sens.	Armbruster, Austria, Mumper, Nein, Wachtmann, Spada, Johnson, Harris, White, Robert Gardner, Randy Gardner
Effective date: ** The Legislative Service Commission had not received formal notification of the effective date at the time this analysis was prepared.
ACT SUMMARY
·	Permits assuming insurers, in the event of the insolvency of a ceding insurer, to make reinsurance payments directly to an insured or beneficiary, when such direct payments are specifically provided for in a reinsurance agreement.
·	In an insolvency proceeding, permits an assuming insurer to introduce those defenses that it believes are available to the ceding insurer on a pending claim.
·	Permits insurers to invest in limited liability company membership interests of insurance, financial, investment, and investment management companies.
Direct payments by assuming insurer to an insured or beneficiary
(sec. 3901.64(A))
The Credit for Reinsurance Ceded Law (sections 3901.61 to 3901.65 of the Revised Code) permits a domestic ceding insurer, defined as an insurer that transfers all or part of the risk it underwrites to an assuming insurer, to take credit for reinsurance ceded as provided in the Law as an asset or as a reduction in liability. This law was initially enacted as part of Sub. S.B. 137 of the 119th General Assembly--legislation addressing standards related to the accreditation of the Department of Insurance under the Financial Regulation Standards Accreditation Program of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The Law, among other things, places a condition on a ceding insurer's receipt of credit for reinsurance ceded. Under this condition, a ceding insurer may take credit for reinsurance ceded only if the reinsurance agreement contained in the reinsurance contract, and any agreement providing security for the payment of obligations under the reinsurance agreement, include two specified provisions.
The act modifies this condition by requiring that such agreements provide, "in substance," for the specified provisions. The act also amends the two provisions, as follows:
--Prior law required that reinsurance payments be made by the assuming insurer directly to the domestic ceding insurer, or, in the event of its insolvency or liquidation, to its liquidator or statutory receiver. The act permits direct payment of reinsurance to the insured or beneficiary of the ceded insurance policy in the event of the insolvency of the ceding insurer, if the reinsurance contract or other written agreement specifically provides for this alternative.
--Prior law also required that reinsurance be payable by the assuming insurer on the basis of the liability of the domestic ceding insurer under the policy or contract reinsured, without diminution because of the insolvency of the ceding insurer or because a liquidator or statutory receiver has failed to pay all or any portion of any claims. The act clarifies that this provision is to apply only in the event of the insolvency of the ceding insurer.
Direct payments may diminish the reinsurer's obligation to the insurer's estate under certain circumstances
The Insurers Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation Act formerly provided that a reinsurer's obligation to an insolvent ceding insurer's estate was not diminished by payment made directly to an insured or other creditor, except when the reinsurance contract, and any agreement that provided security for the payment of the obligations under the contract, provided for direct coverage of a named insured and the payment was made in discharge of that obligation and the contract or agreement had been approved pursuant to specified provisions of the Revised Code.
The act clarifies that the reference to a "payment made directly to an insured or other creditor" means a payment "by a reinsurer." The act also provides that such direct payments do not diminish the reinsurer's obligation to the insurer's estate "except when the reinsurance contract or other written agreement provides for direct payment of the reinsurance to the insured or beneficiary of the insurance policy in the event of the insolvency of the ceding insurer." This amended language reflects the changes that the act makes to section 3901.64(A), above, with regard to the provisions that must be contained in reinsurance agreements in order for a domestic ceding insurer to take credit for reinsurance ceded.
Assuming insurers may introduce defenses available to the ceding insurer on a pending claim
(sec. 3901.64(B))
The act provides for an assuming insurer's introduction of defenses on a claim pending against the insolvent ceding insurer on a policy or contract reinsured with the assuming insurer. It states that, during the pendency of such a claim, an assuming insurer may investigate the claim and interpose in the proceeding on the claim, at its own expense, those defenses that it deems to be available to the insolvent ceding insurer or its liquidator. The expense of the assuming insurer's intervention in the proceeding on the claim may be filed as a claim against the insolvent ceding insurer, to the extent of a proportionate share of the benefit that may accrue to the ceding insurer solely as a result of the defense undertaken by the assuming insurer. Further, where two or more assuming insurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in interest elect to interpose a defense to the claim, the expense of the intervention is to be apportioned in accordance with the terms of the reinsurance agreement as though the expense had been incurred by the ceding insurer.
Under ongoing law, a reinsurance agreement may require that the liquidator or statutory receiver of an insolvent ceding insurer provide written notice that a claim is pending against the ceding insurer on the policy or contract reinsured. The act clarifies that the written notice, when provided for, is to be given by the "domiciliary" liquidator or statutory receiver "to the assuming insurer."
Insurers may invest in certain limited liability company membership interests
(secs. 3907.14(P)(6) and 3925.08(D)(2))
Ongoing law identifies the permissible investments for the capital, surplus, and accumulations of domestic life insurance companies (sec. 3907.14) and for the accumulated funds and surplus of domestic property and casualty insurance companies (sec. 3925.08). The law formerly did not permit insurers to invest in membership interests of limited liability companies.
Under the act, insurers may invest their capital, surplus, and accumulations in the limited liability company membership interests of insurance, financial, investment, and investment management companies. The investment management companies must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The act also permits property and casualty insurance companies to invest in the limited liability company membership interests of companies that are organized for, and that limit their operations to, the financing of insurance premiums.
With respect to life insurers, the act sets the maximum amount that may, without the approval of the Superintendent of Insurance, be invested in limited liability company membership interests of insurance, financial, investment, and investment management companies equal to the maximum amount that the insurer may invest in the stocks of such companies. Property and casualty insurers may, without the approval of the Superintendent, invest in the stocks or limited liability company membership interests of insurance, financial, investment, investment management, and premium finance companies, if the investment in each such company does not exceed the amount specified in ongoing law.
Reported, H. Insurance 05-16-01 p.	435
Passed House (99-0) 05-23-01 pp.	447-448
Reported, S. Insurance, Commerce & Labor 06-13-01 p.	656
Passed Senate (33-0) 06-13-01 p.	658


Every practice knows that working with a great partner leads to greater practice proficiency. At Carestream Dental's Global Oral Health Summit, attendees have the chance to meet dozens of potential partners in the Exhibitors Partner Pavilion; it's a mini-tradeshow that brings the latest technology right to them.
As well-established oral healthcare leaders, the companies exhibiting at the Summit can provide almost as much insight and advice as the trainers and consultants leading the courses. The Exhibitors Partner Pavilion is conveniently located near the classrooms, so attendees don't have to carve time out of their schedules to trek to a separate convention floor. In fact, all break functions take place in the Pavilion, too, so attendees and exhibitors can chat and mingle easily between sessions.
Attendees should take full advantage of breaks and downtime between courses to learn more from these potential practice partners.
The Global Oral Health Summit takes place Nov. 9-11, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, just outside of Dallas, Texas. Plan on attending and register now. Or, if you are interested in exhibiting, download the Exhibitor Prospectus.


For no terribly good reason, I recently took a new trip through The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. I played through the game only once when it was new(ish), and at the time, the experience didn't leave much of a lasting impact. I couldn't say what exactly brought on the inkling to pick up the game again a few weeks back, but I'm glad I did. With Skyrim, it's common to hear from players that they wish they could wipe their memories of it and play it again as if it was new. I started playing through the main story, but then veered off into a long side quest involving the Dark Brotherhood. And I get it. Though familiar with the Skyrim universe, that part of the game was completely new to me, and it was incredibly enjoyable. Now that my Wood Elf has become a full-fledged member of the Dark Brotherhood, I feel quite sated.
Skyrim's soundtrack is massive, with over fifty songs that range from loud and brash to sullen and ambient. "Secunda" falls squarely on the introspective end of that spectrum. I often heard it when I was out in the wilds, traveling from town to town. Whenever "Secunda" played, it imbued the scene with an otherworldly, almost transcendent feeling. The song became especially transportive during journeys around snow-capped mountains. There's a sense of loneliness in the song's simple piano melody that translates into your characters story as a lone adventurer, save for your occasional companion. "Secunda" is a song that both draws one in to listen and sets itself apart from the game's more intense themes. It ably soothes as much as it lulls one into the calm before the storm.
As I written about here before, I've recently developed a propensity of quieter music, and I particularly enjoy seeking it out in games. If there's one thing that Bethesda is good at, besides crafting intriguingly narrative game stories, it's bringing their game world to life through atmospheric and original music. Skyrim marks only one high point. And what a wonderful high point it is.
For more on the music of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, check out Hatm0nster's post Resonance: Far Horizons.
I have been in this situation before, where I didn't notice a soundtrack the first time I played the game, but later I developed a real appreciation for it. Skyrim music takes me back. I have played that game so much, and it's also the first open world game that I went crazy for, so the music — especially Secunda! — transports me to the Skyrim wilderness again. It's such a beautiful song and soundscape.
Oh man, I can't believe I forgot this song! Hearing immediately brought back memories of wandering the snow-covered slopes of The Pale at night, with stars and aurora shining in the darkness. Love this song!
The older I get, the more in-tune with game music I become. For so long I all but ignored the music of most games. A few notables stuck (Super Mario World, Super Metroid), but by and large, up until a few years ago, game soundtracks seemed nearly indistinguishable to me. Now, I'm working to fix that. This post on Virtual Bastion focused on a hauntingly beautiful tune from Skyrim called "Secunda." This lovely piano melody proves to be the perfect accompaniment to Skyrim's quieter moments.


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Jaktorów – gmina wiejska w województwie mazowieckim, w powiecie grodziskim. W latach 1975–1998 gmina położona była w województwie skierniewickim.

Siedziba gminy to Jaktorów.

Według danych z 30 czerwca 2004 gminę zamieszkiwało 9885 osób, a według spisu powszechnego z 2011 roku 10 939.

Położenie
Gmina znajduje się w zachodniej części województwa mazowieckiego, w powiecie grodziskim. Graniczy z miastem Żyrardów oraz z gminami: Radziejowice, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Baranów i Wiskitki.

Struktura powierzchni
Według danych z roku 2002 gmina Jaktorów ma obszar 55,24 km², w tym:
 użytki rolne: 78%
 użytki leśne: 8%

Gmina stanowi 15,06% powierzchni powiatu.

Infrastruktura
Teren gminy przecina droga wojewódzka nr 719.

Przez obszar gminy przebiegają linie kolejowe relacji Skierniewice - Warszawa oraz Centralnej Magistrali Kolejowej relacji Grodzisk Mazowiecki - Zawiercie.

Demografia
Dane z 30 czerwca 2004:

 Piramida wieku mieszkańców gminy Jaktorów w 2014 roku.

Sołectwa
Bieganów, Budy-Grzybek, Budy Michałowskie, Budy Zosine, Chyliczki, Grądy, Henryszew, Jaktorów A, Jaktorów B, Jaktorów-Kolonia, Międzyborów, Sade Budy, Stare Budy A, Stare Budy B

Sąsiednie gminy
Baranów, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Radziejowice, Wiskitki, Żyrardów

Przypisy